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 |
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. He is a member of the Republican party.
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.
Political career
S.C. House of Representatives
Tenure
Young represented the 81s district in the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012.
S.C. Senate
Elections
2012 election
In 2012, Young ran for the seat vacated by Republican incumbent W. Greg Ryberg.
2016 election
In 2016, Young ran unopposed.
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.
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.
References
- ^ 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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