Phil Young (politician)

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Phil Young is an American Democratic Party politician who served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 120th district, which includes part of Stratford, from 2018 to 2022. [1] Young was first elected in 2018 during a special election against Republican Bill Cabral. [2] In that year's general election, Young defeated Republican Jim Feehan by just 13 votes. [2] Young defeated Feehan again in 2020 by a 2.6 point margin. [2] In February 2022, Young announced that he will seek re-election in the 2022 Connecticut House of Representatives election but was unseated by Republican Laura Dancho. [3] Young served as a member of the house's Judiciary Committee, Public Health Committee, and the Environment Committee. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Ballotpedia. "Phillip Young (Connecticut)". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 Ballotpedia. "Connecticut House of Representatives District 120". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  3. Mavredakis, Mike. "Stratford state rep. to run again in 120th". Ctpost. Ctpost. Retrieved February 27, 2022.