Kayla Young

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Kayla Young
Member of the
West Virginia House of Delegates
Assumed office
December 1, 2020
Constituency36th district (2020–2022)
56th district (2022–present)
Personal details
Born (1988-07-12) July 12, 1988 (age 35)
Political party Democratic
Children2
Residence(s) South Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Education West Virginia University (BA, MS)

Kayla Ann Young (born July 12, 1988) is an American politician serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 56th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on December 1, 2020.

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Education

Young earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies and a Master of Science in integrated marketing from West Virginia University. [1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Young founded small businesses and non-profit organizations. She also worked in government relations for the West Virginia Environmental Council. [2] She was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020. She also served as the minority vice chair of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and House Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development Committee. [3]

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References

  1. "Kayla Young's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  2. "Kayla Young (District 35)". ACLU West Virginia. 2020-02-08. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  3. "Kayla Young". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-22.