For 70 years, Young Republicans (YRs) have been an official auxiliary of the Republican Party. Our membership includes young people from all walks of life, united in our belief that the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating the ideals we believe in into positive and successful principles of government. Whether you are a hard-core Republican activist. a young professional, or just want to find out more about politics in Illinois and are between the ages of 18 and 40, we encourage you to join our MySpace Group.