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]
Tom Young Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Ryberg |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Robert S. Perry Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Don L. Wells |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1971 Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Heather Winkles (m. 2001) |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina (BA, JD) |
| Profession | Attorney, business owner |
Early life and education
editYoung 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
editS.C. House of Representatives
editTenure
editYoung represented the 81s district in the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012.[1]
S.C. Senate
editElections
edit2012 election
editIn 2012, Young ran for the seat vacated by Republican incumbent W. Greg Ryberg.[3]
2016 election
editIn 2016, Young ran unopposed.[4]
2020 election
editIn 2020, Young ran in an uncontested race.
2024 election
editIn 2024, Young will face Democratic challenger, Dee Elder, in the general election in November.[5]
Personal life
editYong lives in Aiken, South Carolina with his wife, Heather, and 2 children. He is a member of St. John's United Methodist Church.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "Young to run for Ryberg's Senate seat". tomyoungforsenate.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "South Carolina 24th District State Senate Results: Tom Young Wins". The New York Times. 2017-08-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ 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.
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