Tom Young Jr.

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Tom Young Jr.
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 24th district
Assumed office
2013
Parent(s)Thomas R., Sr. and Delly O. Young
Residence Aiken, South Carolina
Alma mater University of South Carolina (BA, JD)
Profession Attorney, business owner

Tom Young Jr. (born October 8, 1971) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 24th District (Aiken County), serving since 2012. [1] He is a member of the Republican party. [2]

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Early life and education

Young was born on October 8, 1971 in Aiken, South Carolina, to Delly and Tom Sr. Young. He attended the University of South Carolina, receiving a B.A. in 1993 and and. JD from their law school in 1996. During his undergraduate degree, he was Student Body President (1992-93) and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. [1]

Political career

S.C. House of Representatives

Tenure

Young represented the 81s district in the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012. [1]

S.C. Senate

Elections

2012 election

In 2012, Young ran for the seat vacated by Republican incumbent W. Greg Ryberg. [3]

2016 election

In 2016, Young ran unopposed. [4]

2020 election

In 2020, Young ran in an uncontested race.

2024 election

In 2024, Young will face Democratic challenger, Dee Elder, in the general election in November. [5]

Personal life

Yong lives in Aiken, South Carolina with his wife, Heather, and 2 children. He is a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  2. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  3. "Young to run for Ryberg's Senate seat". tomyoungforsenate.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  4. "South Carolina 24th District State Senate Results: Tom Young Wins". The New York Times. 2017-08-01. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  5. Bustos, Joseph (April 1, 2024). "Filing closed for SC's 2024 elections. Who's running in Midlands Senate primaries". The State. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 24th district

2013–present
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