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Michael Young
| Michael Young | ||
 | ||
| Indiana State Senate District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 9, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,616.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Indiana House of Representatives | ||
| 1986-2000 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 14, 1951 | |
| Profession | Attorney, political consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Young is part of the Eagle Creek and Pike Township Republican Parties. He was Vice-committeeman for the Republican Party from 1975 to 1976. He was Precinct Committeeman for the Republican Party from 1976 to 1980. From 1980 to 1982 he was a member of the Marion County Board of Zoning Appeals. He was also a Ward Chairman for the Republican Party from 1980 to 1986. In 1988 and 1993 he was a Township Chairman for the Republican Party. Young then served in the Indiana State House from 1986 to 2000. He is currently a member of the Wayne Township Republican Party.
Young worked in Management for Holiday Park Realty from 1969 to 1985. He was also Managing Partner for Phoenix Development from 1983 to 1985. From 1980 to 1999 he worked as a Political Consultant for R.M. Young. He is currently a Political Consultant.
Young earned his BA from Indiana University at Indianapolis in 1985.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Young served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Technology | ||||
| • Corrections and Criminal Law, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Young served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce & Economic Development | ||||
| • Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters | ||||
| • Pensions and Labor | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Young served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Pensions and Labor | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2012
Young won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana State Senate District 35. Young defeated Daniel Kinnamon in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated Mark Waterfill (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Indiana State Senate, District 35, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mark Waterfill | 43.3% | 17,897 | |
| Republican |  Michael Young Incumbent |
56.7% | 23,425 | |
| Total Votes | 41,322 | |||
| Indiana State Senate, District 35 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
R. Michael Young Incumbent |
63.9% | 6,961 |
| Daniel Kinnamon | 36.1% | 3,929 |
| Total Votes | 10,890 | |
Endorsements
Young was endorsed by the National Rifle Association in the State Senate race in 2012.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Michael Young won re-election to the Indiana State Senate District 35 receiving 22,861 votes, ahead of Democrat Michael Cesnik receiving 18,987 votes.[4]
| Indiana State Senate, District 35 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Young (R)
|
22,861 | |||
| Michael Cesnik (D) | 18,987 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Young collected $41,816 in donations.[5]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated Builders & Contractors of Indiana | $2,550 |
| Indiana Land Title Association | $1,500 |
| Insurance Institute of Indiana | $1,500 |
| Richard Deer | $1,250 |
| AT&T | $1,250 |
| JP Morgan Chase & Co. | $1,250 |
| United Transportation Union | $1,200 |
| Wayne Township GOP Club | $1,000 |
| Vision Concepts | $1,000 |
| Monarch Beverage | $1,000 |
| Indiana Beverage Alliance | $1,000 |
| Richard Deer | $1,000 |
Personal
Young is widowed and has three children.
External links
- Mike Young's campaign website
- Official Indiana State Senate website of Michael Young
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
References
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, List of May 8, 2012 primary candidates
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, " Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed January 19, 2013
- ↑ NRA Political Victory Fund "Indiana" Accessed April 27, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Young Campaign Donors
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