Don Young (Alaska)

Don Young

Republican Party

Prior offices

Mayor Fort Yukon

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Alaska House of Representatives District 16

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Alaska State Senate District I

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Alaska State Senate District J

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U.S. House Alaska At-large District

Successor: Mary Peltola

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Education

Associate

Yuba Junior College, 1952

Bachelor's

Chico State University, 1958

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1955 - 1957

Personal

Religion

Christian: Episcopalian

Profession

Teacher, Riverboat Captain, Politician

Contact

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Don Young (Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Alaska's At-Large Congressional District. He assumed office on March 14, 1973. He left office on March 18, 2022.

Young (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Alaska's At-Large Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the primary on August 16, 2022.

Young died on March 18, 2022.

Young became the dean of the U.S. House in December 2017, a title given to the longest-serving member of the chamber. He was first elected to the U.S. House in a special election in 1973.

In 2017, Young was named chairman emeritus of the Committee on Natural Resources.

Young began his political career as Mayor of Fort Yukon, Alaska, from 1964 to 1966. He also served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1967 to 1971 and the Alaska State Senate from 1971 to 1973.

Biography

Young was born in Meridian, California. He earned his A.A. from Yuba Junior College in 1952 and his B.A. from California State University in 1958.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Young's academic, professional, and political career:

• 1973-2022: U.S. Representative from Alaska's At-Large Congressional District
• 1970-1973: Alaska State Senate
• 1966-1970: Alaska House of Representatives
• 1964-1966: Mayor of Fort Yukon, Alaska
• 1960-1964: Fort Yukon, Alaska, city council,
• 1955-1957: Served in U.S. Army
• 1958: Graduated from California State University Chico with B.A.
• 1952: Graduated from Yuba Junior College with A.A.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2021-2022

Young was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Natural Resources
• Water, Oceans, and Wildlife
• Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States, Ranking Member
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
• Highways and Transit
• Aviation

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Young was assigned to the following committees:

• Committee on Natural Resources
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

2015-2016

Young served on the following committees:

• Natural Resources Committee
  • Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans
  • Subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs, Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Federal Lands
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  • Subcommittee on Aviation
  • Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation
  • Subcommittee on Highways & Transit

2013-2014

Young served on the following committees:

• Natural Resources Committee
  • Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation
  • Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  • Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  • Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
  • Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

2011-2012

Young served on the following committees:

• Natural Resources Committee
  • Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, Chairman
  • Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  • Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  • Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
  • Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

Key votes

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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Yea	Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act   The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) was a federal infrastructure bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on November 15, 2021. Among other provisions, the bill provided funding for new infrastructure projects and reauthorizations, Amtrak maintenance and development, bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, clean drinking water, high-speed internet, and clean energy transmission and power infrastructure upgrades. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (228-206)
Nay	American Rescue Plan Act of 2021   The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 11, 2021, to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key features of the bill included funding for a national vaccination program and response, funding to safely reopen schools, distribution of $1,400 per person in relief payments, and extended unemployment benefits. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-210)
Nay	For the People Act of 2021   The For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) was a federal election law and government ethics bill approved by the House of Representatives. The Congressional Research Service said the bill would "expand voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It [would also limit] removing voters from voter rolls. ... Further, the bill [would address] campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices." The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-210)
Yea	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 27, 2021, authorizing Department of Defense acitivities and programs for fiscal year 2022. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (363-70)
Not Voting	American Dream and Promise Act of 2021   The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6) was an immigration bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed a path to permanent residence status for unauthorized immigrants eligible for Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure, among other immigration-related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (228-197)
Nay	Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021   The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (218-211)
Yea	SAFE Banking Act of 2021   The SAFE Banking Act of 2021 (H.R. 1996) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting federal regulators from penalizing banks for providing services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses and defining proceeds from such transactions as not being proceeds from unlawful activity, among other related proposals. Since the House moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill in an expedited process, it required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.	Passed (321-101)
Yea	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022   The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 15, 2022, providing for the funding of federal agencies for the remainder of 2022, providing funding for activities related to Ukraine, and modifying or establishing various programs. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (260-171)
Not Voting	Equality Act   The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system, among other related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (224-206)
Nay	Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021   The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 8) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit the transfer of firearms between private parties unless a licensed firearm vendor conducted a background check on the recipient. The bill also provided for certain exceptions to this requirement. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-203)
Nay	Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act   The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act was a federal elections bill approved by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to, among other provisions, make Election Day a public holiday, allow for same-day voter registration, establish minimum early voting periods, and allow absentee voting for any reason, restrict the removal of local election administrators in federal elections, regulate congressional redistricting, expand campaign finance disclosure rules for some organizations, and amend the Voting Rights Act to require some states to obtain clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice before implementing new election laws. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-203)
Nay	Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   This was a resolution before the 117th Congress setting forth an article of impeachment saying that Donald Trump (R) incited an insurrection against the government of the United States on January 6, 2021. The House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of the charges. The article of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (232-197)

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2021 The 116th United States Congress began on January 9, 2019, and ended on January 3, 2021. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (235-200), and Republicans held the majority in the U.S. Senate (53-47). Donald Trump (R) was the president and Mike Pence (R) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia. Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2021 Vote Bill and description Status Yea Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020   The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020 (H.R. 1044) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives seeking to increase the cap on employment-based visas, establish certain rules governing such visas, and impose some additional requirements on employers hiring holders of such visas. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended. Passed (365-65) Nay The Heroes Act   The HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to address the COVID-19 outbreak by providing $1,200 payments to individuals, extending and expanding the moratorium on some evictions and foreclosures, outlining requirements and establishing finding for contact tracing and COVID-19 testing, providing emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies for fiscal year 2020, and eliminating cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatments. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Passed (208-199) Nay For the People Act of 2019   The For the People Act of 2019 (H.R.1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to protect election security, revise rules on campaign funding, introduce new provisions related to ethics, establish independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions, and establish new rules on the release of tax returns for presidential and vice presidential candidates. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Passed (234-193) Yea CARES Act   The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on March 27, 2020, that expanded benefits through the joint federal-state unemployment insurance program during the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation also included $1,200 payments to certain individuals, funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and funds for businesses, hospitals, and state and local governments. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House. Passed (419-6) Not Voting Equality Act   The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House Representatives that sought to ban discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity by expanding the definition of establishments that fall under public accomodation and prohibiting the denial of access to a shared facility that is in agreement with an indiviual's gender indenitity. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Passed (236-173) Nay Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019   The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8) was a bill approved by the House that sought to ban firearm transfers between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Passed (240-190) Nay American Dream and Promise Act of 2019   The American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R.6) was a bill approved by the House Representatives that sought to protect certain immigrants from removal proceedings and provide a path to permanent resident status by establishing streamlined procedures for permanant residency and canceling removal proceedings against certain qualifed individuals. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Passed (237-187) Yea National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (S. 1790) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 20, 2019, setting policies and appropriations for the Department of Defense. Key features of this bill include appropriations for research/development, procurement, military construction, and operation/maintenence, as well as policies for paid family leave, North Korea nuclear sanctions, limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting, military housing privatization, and paid family leave for federal personnel. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Passed (377-48) Not Voting Families First Coronavirus Response Act   The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on March 18, 2020, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing access to unemployment benefits and food assistance, increasing funding for Medicaid, providing free testing for COVID-19, and requiring employers to provide paid sick time to employees who cannot work due to COVID-19. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House. Passed (363-40) Yea Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019   The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (H.R. 1994) was a bill passed by the House Representatives that sought to change the requirements for employer provided retirement plans, IRAs, and other tax-favored savings accounts by modfying the requirements for things such as loans, lifetime income options, required minimum distributions, the eligibility rules for certain long-term, part-time employees, and nondiscrimination rules. The bill also sought to treat taxable non-tuition fellowship and stipend payments as compensation for the purpose of an IRA, repeal the maximum age for traditional IRA contributions, increase penalties for failing to file tax returns, allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans if a child is born or adopted, and expand the purposes for which qualified tuition programs may be used. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Passed (417-3) Nay Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act   The Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3) was a bill approved by the House Representatives that sought to address the price of healthcare by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate prices for certain drugs, requiring drug manufactures to issue rebates for certain drugs covered under Medicare, requiring drug price transparency from drug manufacturers, expanding Medicare coverage, and providing funds for certain public health programs. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Passed (230-192) Yea Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020   The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 20, 2019, providing appropriations for federal agencies in fiscal year 2020. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Passed (297-120) Yea Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019   The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (S. 1838) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on November 27, 2019, directing several federal departments to assess Hong Kong's unique treatment under U.S. law. Key features of the bill include directing the Department of State to report and certify annually to Congress as to whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous from China to justify its unique treatment, and directing the Department of Commerce to report annually to Congress on China's efforts to use Hong Kong to evade U.S. export controls and sanctions. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House. Passed (417-1) Yea MORE Act of 2020   The MORE Act of 2020 (H.R. 3884) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to decriminalize marijuana by removing marijuana as a scheduled controlled substance and eliminating criminal penalties for an individual who manufactures, distributes, or possesses marijuana. This bill required a simple majority vote from the House. Passed (228-164) Yea Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020   The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 6074) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 6, 2020, providing emergency funding to federal agencies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Key features of the bill include funding for vaccine research, small business loans, humanitarian assistance to affected foreign countries, emergency preparedness, and grants for public health agencies and organizations. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Passed (415-2) Yea Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019   The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.J.Res. 31) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on February 15, 2019, providing approrations for Fiscal Year 2019. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Passed (300 -128) Yea John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act   The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (S. 47) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Doanld Trump on March 12, 2019. This bill sought to set provisions for federal land management and conservation by doing things such as conducting land exchanges and conveyances, establishing programs to respond to wildfires, and extending and reauthorizing wildlife conservation programs. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House. Passed (363-62) Yea William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (On passage)   The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and vetoed by President Donald Trump on December 23, 2020. Congress voted to override Trump's veto, and the bill became law on January 1, 2021. The bill set Department of Defense policies and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021. Trump vetoed the bill due to disagreement with provisions related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the renaming of certain military installations, limits on emergency military construction fund usage, and limits on troop withdrawals. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House on passage, and a two-thirds majority vote in the House to override Trump's veto. Passed (335-78) Yea William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Overcoming veto)   The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and vetoed by President Donald Trump on December 23, 2020. Congress voted to override Trump's veto, and the bill became law on January 1, 2021. The bill set Department of Defense policies and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021. Trump vetoed the bill due to disagreement with provisions related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the renaming of certain military installations, limits on emergency military construction fund usage, and limits on troop withdrawals. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House on passage, and a two-thirds majority vote in the House to override Trump's veto. Passed (322-87) Yea Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019   The Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 (S.24) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on January 16, 2019, that requires federal employees who were furloughed or compelled to work during a lapse in government funding to be compensated for that time. The bill also required those employees to be compensated as soon as the lapse in funding ends, irregardless of official pay date. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Passed (411-7) Nay Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (Article 1)   The 2020 impeachment of Donald Trump (R) was a resolution before the 116th Congress to set forth two articles of impeachment saying that Trump abused his power and obstructed congress. The first article was related to allegations that Trump requested the Ukrainian government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his son, Hunter Biden, in exchange for aid, and the second was related to Trump's response to the impeachment inquiry. The House of Representatives approved both articles of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of either charge. The articles of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House. Guilty (230-197) Nay Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (Article 2)   The 2020 impeachment of Donald Trump (R) was a resolution before the 116th Congress to set forth two articles of impeachment saying that Trump abused his power and obstructed congress. The first article was related to allegations that Trump requested the Ukrainian government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his son, Hunter Biden, in exchange for aid, and the second was related to Trump's response to the impeachment inquiry. The House of Representatives approved both articles of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of either charge. The articles of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House. Guilty (229-198) Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018 For detailed information about each vote, click here. Votes on domestic policy (click to expand) Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2)  Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023. Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))  Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program. Voted Yea on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)  Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018 Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border. Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)  Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Voted Yea on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)  Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017 Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest. Voted Yea on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)  Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017 Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally. Voted Yea on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)  Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017 Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws. Voted Yea on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)  Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017 Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand) Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)  Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education. Voted Yea on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)  Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs. Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)  Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education. Voted Yea on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)  Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs. Voted Yea on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)  Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018 Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)  Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)  Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018. Voted Yea on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)  Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018. Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)  Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018. Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)  Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018. Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)  Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018. Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)  Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017 Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)  Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017 Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017. Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)  Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017 Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. Voted Yea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)  Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017 Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.) Voted Yea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)  Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017 Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. Voted Yea on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)  Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017 Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills. Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)  Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017 Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts. Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)  Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017 Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey. Voted Yea on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)  Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017 Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts. Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)  Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017 Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017. Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand) Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)  Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)  Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)  Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017 Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. Voted Yea on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)  Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017 Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018. Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)  Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017 Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)  Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017 Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)  Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017 Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)  Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017 Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority. Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)  Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017 The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding. 114th Congress The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Young's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections. Economic and fiscal Trade Act of 2015 See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 Trade adjustment assistance On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Young was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA. Trade promotion authority On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Young was one of 191 Republicans to support the measure. Trade promotion authority second vote After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Young was one of 190 Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment. Trade adjustment assistance second vote The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Young was one of 111 Republicans to vote in favor of HR 1295. Defense spending authorization On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Young voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015. On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison. Young voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015. 2016 Budget proposal On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Young voted with 13 other Republicans against the bill. 2015 budget On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017. Young voted with 166 Republicans against the bill. It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015. President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs Iran nuclear deal See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015 On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Young voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill. Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Young voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill. Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Young voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill. Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Young voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution. Export-Import Bank On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods. Young voted with 126 Republicans and 186 Democrats in favor of the bill. Domestic USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Young voted with 195 Republicans and 142 Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Young voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill. Cyber security On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies. Young voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116. The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Young voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill. Immigration On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137. The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Young voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill. 113th Congress The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Young's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. National security NDAA Young voted for HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote. DHS Appropriations Young voted for HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines. CISPA (2013) Young voted for HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party. Economy Farm bill On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill. The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop. It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states. Young voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill. 2014 Budget On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014. The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582-page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill. The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations. It increased the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel by 1 percent, increased Head Start funding for early childhood education by $1 billion, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Young voted with the majority of the Republican Party in favor of the bill. Government shutdown See also: United States budget debate, 2013 On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201. At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference. Young voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate. The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies. The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Young voted for HR 2775. Federal Pay Adjustment Act Young did not vote on HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years. Immigration Morton Memos Prohibition Young did not vote on House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines. Healthcare Healthcare Reform Rules Young did not vote on House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines. Social issues Abortion Young voted for HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization. Government affairs HR 676 See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit. Young joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution. Previous congressional sessions Fiscal Cliff Young voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 85 Republicans that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.

Elections

2022

See also: United States House of Representatives election in Alaska, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Alaska At-large District

Select round: Round 3 Round 2 Round 1

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Mary Peltola in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Mary Peltola	55.0	137,263	7,477	Won (3)
		Sarah Palin	45.0	112,471	43,072	3
		Nicholas Begich	0.0	0	-64,499	3
		Chris Bye	0.0	0	0	2
		David Ambrose (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Jay Armstrong (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Joe Bredar (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Lady Donna Dutchess (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Sherry Mettler (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Robert Ornelas (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Brad Snowden (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Ernest Thomas (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Mary Peltola	49.2	129,786	1,031	Won (3)
		Sarah Palin	26.3	69,399	1,069	3
		Nicholas Begich	24.5	64,499	1,994	3
		Chris Bye	0.0	0	-4,999	2
		David Ambrose (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Jay Armstrong (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Joe Bredar (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Lady Donna Dutchess (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Sherry Mettler (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Robert Ornelas (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Brad Snowden (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Ernest Thomas (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Mary Peltola	48.7	128,755	0	Won (3)
		Sarah Palin	25.8	68,330	0	3
		Nicholas Begich	23.6	62,505	0	3
		Chris Bye	1.9	4,999	0	2
		David Ambrose (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Jay Armstrong (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Joe Bredar (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Lady Donna Dutchess (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Sherry Mettler (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Robert Ornelas (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Brad Snowden (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
	Submit photo	Ernest Thomas (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 264,589
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sherry Strizak (Independent)
• Tara Sweeney (R)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mary Peltola (D)	36.8	70,295
✔		Sarah Palin (R)	30.2	57,693
✔		Nicholas Begich (R)	26.2	50,021
✔		Tara Sweeney (R)	3.8	7,195
		Chris Bye (L)	0.6	1,189
		J.R. Myers (L)	0.3	531
		Robert Lyons (R)	0.2	447
	Submit photo	Jay Armstrong (R)	0.2	403
	Submit photo	Brad Snowden (R)	0.2	355
		Randy Purham (R)	0.2	311
		Lady Donna Dutchess (Independent)	0.1	270
	Submit photo	Sherry Strizak (Independent)	0.1	252
		Robert Ornelas (American Independent Party)	0.1	248
	Submit photo	Denise Williams (R)	0.1	242
		Gregg Brelsford (Independent)	0.1	241
	Submit photo	David Hughes (Independent)	0.1	238
	Submit photo	Andrew Phelps (Independent)	0.1	222
	Submit photo	Tremayne Wilson (Independent)	0.1	194
	Submit photo	Sherry Mettler (Independent)	0.1	191
	Submit photo	Silvio Pellegrini (Independent)	0.1	187
	Submit photo	Ted Heintz (Independent)	0.1	173
	Submit photo	Davis LeBlanc Jr. (R)	0.1	117

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Tyler Cropley (Independent)
• Julio Perez (R)
• Don Young (R)
• Shannon Evans (R)
• Christopher Constant (D)
• Al Gross (Independent)
• Adam Wool (D)
• Mike Milligan (D)
• Mikel Melander (R)
• William Hibler (Independent)
• Jeff Lowenfels (Independent)
• John B. Coghill (R)
• Josh Revak (R)

2020

See also: United States House of Representatives election in Alaska, 2020

United States House election in Alaska, 2020 (August 18 Democratic primary)

United States House election in Alaska, 2020 (August 18 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Alaska At-large District

Incumbent Don Young defeated Alyse Galvin and Gerald Heikes in the general election for U.S. House Alaska At-large District on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Don Young (R)	54.4	192,126
		Alyse Galvin (Nonpartisan)	45.3	159,856
	Submit photo	Gerald Heikes (R) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	1,183

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Thomas Lamb (Nonpartisan)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District

Incumbent Don Young defeated Thomas Nelson and Gerald Heikes in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Don Young	76.1	51,972
	Submit photo	Thomas Nelson	18.1	12,344
	Submit photo	Gerald Heikes	5.8	3,954

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 68,270
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Arianna Cocallas (R)

Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election

Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District

Alyse Galvin defeated Ray Sean Tugatuk and William Hibler in the Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alyse Galvin	85.8	53,258
	Submit photo	Ray Sean Tugatuk	7.8	4,858
		William Hibler	6.3	3,931

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,047
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2018

See also: United States House of Representatives election in Alaska, 2018

See also: United States House election in Alaska (August 21, 2018 Republican primary)

Greg Fitch and Sid Hill ran as write-in candidates.

General election

General election for U.S. House Alaska At-large District

Incumbent Don Young defeated Alyse Galvin in the general election for U.S. House Alaska At-large District on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Don Young (R)	53.3	149,779
		Alyse Galvin (D)	46.7	131,199

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District

Alyse Galvin defeated Dimitri Shein, Carol Hafner, and Christopher Cumings in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District on August 21, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alyse Galvin	53.6	21,742
		Dimitri Shein	23.3	9,434
		Carol Hafner	15.0	6,071
	Submit photo	Christopher Cumings	8.1	3,304

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 40,551
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Greg Fitch (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District

Incumbent Don Young defeated Thomas Nelson and Jed Whittaker in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District on August 21, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Don Young	70.8	49,667
	Submit photo	Thomas Nelson	15.6	10,913
	Submit photo	Jed Whittaker	13.6	9,525

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2016

See also: United States House of Representatives election in Alaska, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Don Young (R) defeated Steve Lindbeck (D), Jim McDermott (L), Bernie Souphanavong (I), and Stephen Wright (R Write-in) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Young defeated Gerald Heikes, Jesse Tingley, and Stephen Wright in the Republican primary, while Lindbeck defeated William Hibler and Lynette Hinz to win the Democratic nomination. Jim McDermott defeated Jon Briggs Watts in the Libertarian primary. The primary elections took place on August 16, 2016.

U.S. House, Alaska's At-Large District General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Don Young Incumbent	50.3%	155,088
	Democratic	Steve Lindbeck	36%	111,019
	Libertarian	Jim McDermott	10.3%	31,770
	Independent	Bernie Souphanavong	3%	9,093
	N/A	Write-in	0.4%	1,228
Total Votes				308,198
Source: Alaska Secretary of State

U.S. House, Alaska At-Large District Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Don Young Incumbent	71.5%	38,998
Stephen Wright	18.7%	10,189
Gerald Heikes	5.2%	2,817
Jesse Tingley	4.6%	2,524
Total Votes		54,528
Source: Alaska Division of Elections

U.S. House, Alaska At-Large District Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Steve Lindbeck	67.9%	17,009
Lynette Hinz	20.5%	5,130
William Hibler	11.6%	2,918
Total Votes		25,057
Source: Alaska Division of Elections

U.S. House, Alaska At-Large District Libertarian Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jim McDermott	71.4%	3,960
Jon Briggs Watts	28.6%	1,583
Total Votes		5,543
Source: Alaska Division of Elections

2014

See also: Alaska's at-large congressional district elections, 2014

Young won re-election to his 21st term representing Alaska's at-large congressional district in 2014. According to a July 2013 poll, he had a 47 percent approval and 43 percent disapproval.

Young defeated John Cox, David Dohner and David Seaward in the Republican primary on August 19, 2014. He then defeated Forrest Dunbar (D) and Jim McDermott (L) in the general election.

U.S. House, Alaska's At-Large District General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Don Young Incumbent	51%	142,572
	Democratic	Forrest Dunbar	41%	114,602
	Libertarian	Jim McDermott	7.6%	21,290
	N/A	Write-in	0.5%	1,277
Total Votes				279,741
Source: Alaska Secretary of State

U.S. House, Alaska's At-Large District Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Don Young Incumbent	74.3%	79,393
John Cox	13.6%	14,497
David Seaward	7.1%	7,604
David Dohner	5%	5,373
Total Votes		106,867
Source: Alaska Secretary of State

2012

See also: Alaska's at-large congressional district elections, 2012

Young won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Alaska's at-large district. He defeated John R. Cox and Terre Gales in the Republican primary on August 28, 2012. He then defeated Sharon Cissna (D), Jim McDermott (L) and Ted Gianoutsos (I) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Don Young	63.9%	185,296
	Democratic	Sharon M. Cissna	28.6%	82,927
	Libertarian	Jim C. McDermott	5.2%	15,028
	NA	Ted Gianoutsos	1.9%	5,589
	NA	Write-in	0.3%	964
Total Votes				289,804
Source: Alaska Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

U.S. House, Alaska at-large District Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Don Young Incumbent	78.6%	58,789
John Cox	14.9%	11,179
Terre Gales	6.5%	4,841
Total Votes		74,809

Full history

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2010 On November 2, 2010, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Harry T. Crawford, Jr. (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 69% 175,384      Democratic Harry T. Crawford, Jr. 30.5% 77,606      N/A Write-in 0.5% 1,345 Total Votes 254,335 2008 On November 4, 2008, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Ethan A. Berkowitz (D) and Don R. Wright (Alaskan Independence) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 2008 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 50.1% 158,939      Democratic Ethan A. Berkowitz 45% 142,560      Alaskan Independence Don R. Wright 4.5% 14,274      N/A Write-in 0.4% 1,205 Total Votes 316,978 2006 On November 7, 2006, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Diane E. Benson (D), Alexander Crawford (L), Eva L. Ince (G) and William W. Ratigan (Impeach Now) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 2006 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 56.6% 132,743      Democratic Diane E. Benson 40% 93,879      Libertarian Alexander Crawford 1.7% 4,029      Green Eva L. Ince 0.8% 1,819      Impeach Now William W. Ratigan 0.7% 1,615      N/A Write-in 0.2% 560 Total Votes 234,645 2004 On November 2, 2004, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Thomas M. Higgins (D), Timothy A. Feller (G) and Alvin A. Anders (L) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 2004 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 71.1% 213,216      Democratic Thomas M. Higgins 22.4% 67,074      Green Timothy A. Feller 3.8% 11,434      Libertarian Alvin A. Anders 2.4% 7,157      N/A Write-in 0.4% 1,115 Total Votes 299,996 2002 On November 5, 2002, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Clifford Greene (D), Russell deForest (G) and Rob Clift (L) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 2002 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 74.5% 169,685      Democratic Clifford Greene 17.3% 39,357      Green Russell deForest 6.3% 14,435      Libertarian Rob Clift 1.7% 3,797      N/A Write-in 0.2% 451 Total Votes 227,725 2000 On November 7, 2000, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Clifford Mark Greene (D), Anna C. Young (G), Jim Dore (Alaskan Independence) and Leonard J. Karpinski (L) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 2000 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 69.6% 190,862      Democratic Clifford Mark Greene 16.5% 45,372      Green Anna C. Young 8.2% 22,440      Alaskan Independence Jim Dore 3.7% 10,085      Libertarian Leonard J. Karpinski 1.8% 4,802      N/A Write-in 0.3% 832 Total Votes 274,393 1998 On November 3, 1998, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Jim Duncan (D) and John J. G. Grames (G) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1998 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 62.6% 139,676      Democratic Jim Duncan 34.6% 77,232      Green John J. G. Grames 2.7% 5,923      N/A Write-in 0.2% 469 Total Votes 223,300 1996 On November 5, 1996, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Georgianna Lincoln (D), William J. Nemec, II (Alaskan Independence) and John J. G. Grames (G) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1996 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 59.4% 138,834      Democratic Georgianna Lincoln 36.4% 85,114      Alaskan Independence William J. Nemec, II 2.1% 5,017      Green John J. G. Grames 1.9% 4,513      N/A Write-in 0.1% 222 Total Votes 233,700 1994 On November 8, 1994, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Tony Smith (D) and Joni Whitmore (G) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1994 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 56.9% 118,537      Democratic Tony Smith 32.7% 68,172      Green Joni Whitmore 10.2% 21,277      N/A Write-in 0.1% 254 Total Votes 208,240 1992 On November 3, 1992, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John Devens (D), Michael States (Alaskan Independence) and Mike Milligan (G) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1992 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 46.8% 111,849      Democratic John Devens 42.8% 102,378      Alaskan Independence Michael States 6.3% 15,049      Green Mike Milligan 4% 9,529      N/A Write-in 0.1% 311 Total Votes 239,116 1990 On November 6, 1990, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John S. Devens (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1990 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 51.7% 99,003      Democratic John S. Devens 47.8% 91,677      N/A Write-in 0.5% 967 Total Votes 191,647 1988 On November 8, 1988, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Peter Gruenstein (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1988 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 62.5% 120,595      Democratic Peter Gruenstein 37.3% 71,881      Write-in Write-in 0.2% 479 Total Votes 192,955 1986 On November 4, 1986, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Pegge Begich (D) and Betty Breck (L) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1986 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 56.5% 101,799      Democratic Pegge Begich 41.1% 74,053      Libertarian Betty Breck 2.3% 4,182      N/A Write-in 0.1% 243 Total Votes 180,277 1984 On November 6, 1984, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Pegge Begich (D) and Betty Breck (I) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1984 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 55% 113,582      Democratic Pegge Begich 41.7% 86,052      Independent Betty Breck 3.2% 6,508      N/A Other 0.1% 295 Total Votes 206,437 1982 On November 2, 1982, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Dave Carlson (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1982 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 70.8% 128,274      Democratic Dave Carlson 28.7% 52,011      N/A Write-in 0.4% 799 Total Votes 181,084 1980 On November 4, 1980, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Kevin Parnell (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1980 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 73.8% 114,089      Democratic Kevin Parnell 25.8% 39,922      N/A Write-in 0.4% 607 Total Votes 154,618 1978 On November 7, 1978, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Patrick Rodey (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1978 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 55.4% 68,811      Democratic Patrick Rodey 44.4% 55,176      N/A Write-in 0.2% 200 Total Votes 124,187 1976 On November 2, 1976, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Eben Hopson (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1976 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 70.8% 83,722      Democratic Eben Hopson 28.9% 34,194      N/A Write-in 0.2% 292 Total Votes 118,208 1974 On November 4, 1974, Don Young won re-election to the United States House. He defeated William L. Hensley (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1974 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young incumbent 53.8% 51,641      Democratic William L. Hensley 46.2% 44,280 Total Votes 95,921 1973 On March 6, 1973, Don Young won election to the United States House. He defeated Emil Notti (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska, At-Large District Special Election, 1973 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Don Young 51.4% 35,044      Democratic Emil Notti 48.6% 33,123 Total Votes 68,167 1972 On November 7, 1972, Nick Begich won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Don Young (R) in the general election. U.S. House, Alaska At-Large General Election, 1972 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic Nick Begich incumbent 56.2% 53,651      Republican Don Young 43.8% 41,750 Total Votes 95,401

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Don Young did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Don Young did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Campaign website

Young's campaign site stated the following:

“	In 2016, I was re-elected to the 115th Congress to serve my 23rd term as Alaska’s only Representative to the United States House of Representatives. My tenure in office has been driven by my deep love for Alaska and the nation, and my hope to provide all citizens the opportunity for a better life, not just today, but well into the future. I have an impassioned and sincere desire to continue serving Alaska in the United States House of Representatives. On March 6, 1973, against overwhelming odds, I was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election victory. Just hours after being sworn-in, I found myself leading the historic battle in the House for the approval of the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline. I often tell people that, “next to statehood itself, the most historical passage of legislation that ever affected every Alaskan, then, now and in the future, was the passage of the pipeline legislation.” That same year, I was honored by my colleagues as ‘Freshman Congressman of the Year. I went on to gain key appointments to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and pushed through the critical 200-mile fishing limit. During time, I continued my vigorous fight against federal control of lands that Alaskans were rightfully entitled – a battle that continues more than 40 years later. On December 6, 2017, I became the Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives, a title that is given to the longest continuously serving Member of the House and as of April 1, 2018 I am the longest serving Member in both the House and Senate of the 115th Congress. I am a current member and former Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which is Congress’ largest committee with 50 members. I am also the Chairman Emeritus of the House Natural Resources Committee, a committee I chaired during the 104th, 105th, and 106th Congresses, and proudly continue to serve on. Together, these committees have a direct and significant impact on all Alaskans. I continue to introduce and sponsor legislation today for the benefit of all Alaskans and the Nation. In the 115th Congress, I was tapped by the House Natural Resources Committee Chairman to lead the fight on reauthorizing national fisheries legislation known as the Magnusson-Stevens Act – legislation I originally co-authored in 1975. I am also fortunate to have been named among the top 10 most effective lawmakers in Congress, crediting a laser-like focus on Alaska policy issues and ability to move bills through the legislative process. I have proudly passed more bills – a majority with an Alaskan focus – into law than any other member of the House of Representatives, and I look forward to building upon these successes. After serving my nation in the United States Army and completing my college education, I moved to Alaska in 1959 to pursue my passion for the great outdoors. I proudly made my home a stone’s throw from Alaska’s Yukon River in Fort Yukon, Alaska, a remote village of approximately 700 people located 7 miles above the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s central interior region. It was in Fort Yukon that I met and married a young bookkeeper named Lu. Always by my side, Lu supported me throughout my public service career. Lu and I were married for 46 years, and were blessed with and raised two daughters, Joni and Dawn, and 14 grandchildren. Lu passed away on August 2, 2009 at the age of 67. I thank God for the many years we had together and I miss her every day. Although I never thought I would find love again, God led me to a kind and caring woman named Anne – a remarkable flight nurse and proud mother of two children and six grandchildren. On June 9, 2015, Anne gave me the best gift anyone could ask for – her hand in marriage. I proudly serve as the “Congressman for All Alaska” and love my role as the only Alaskan Representative in the House. Renewed by the challenges and goals of the 115th Congress and my committee positions, I will continue to champion legislation and funding for programs benefiting Alaska and the nation. My vision remains the same – to provide citizens with the opportunity for a better life not just for today, but also for tomorrow and the future.	”
—Alaskans for Don Young

2016

The following issues were listed on Young's campaign website.

“	2nd Amendment: As your sole Representative in Congress, I have sworn an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution. Throughout my entire career in Congress, and service on the National Rifle Association Board, I have done just that. The right for every law abiding citizen to keep and bear arms is one of the Constitution’s most important amendments. I pledge to continue opposing any bills which violate our 2nd Amendment rights and will strongly support any legislation which protects this fundamental freedom. Alaska Natives: Defending the rights of Alaskan Natives is a responsibility and a privilege which I take very seriously. I understand the unique barriers which constantly challenge growth and development of our Native communities, and I fight everyday to develop solutions to these obstacles. It has been my pleasure to work on legislation that specifically addresses these issues; issues like the need for accessible rural health care, culturally-relevant education, infrastructure improvements and expanding employment opportunities. With your support I will continue that fight I began over 40 years ago, for the rights of our Native communities, and for the future of all Alaska. Civil Liberty Concerns and Benghazi: I have been extremely troubled by the fact that our government was collecting phone data from law-abiding Americans, and I will continue to work to protect the freedoms of everyday Americans and ensure that we continue to provide the proper oversight on what government agencies are really doing. I voted for Representative Justin Amash’s amendment to the FY2014 Defense Appropriations bill to limit power of the NSA, which unfortunately failed. Education: As a former teacher, I am committed to ensuring that our Nation’s children have access to the best possible education. Without a solid foundation, our children cannot and will not succeed. No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the current law that governs federal K-12 policy, was well-intentioned but ultimately harmful. Energy: Radical, environmental, outside fundraising groups and their friends in Congress and the White House have made Alaska ground zero in their efforts to hamper responsible fossil energy development, and as a Senior Member of the Natural Resources Committee, I am well-positioned to shape this debate and protect Alaska from groups whose sole mission is to cripple the foundation of our economy and turn the entire state into a National Park; strictly a vacation destination for wealthy backpackers from the Lower 48.	”
—Don Young's campaign website, http://www.alaskansfordonyoung.com/issues/

2014

Young's official website listed the following issues:

• Alaska Energy Issues

Excerpt: "The high price of energy hasn’t been felt harder anywhere than it has in Alaska. While gas prices are again looking to surpass $4/gallon, no long-term energy plan has been enacted since the last price spike in 2008. Much of rural Alaska is experiencing prices over $7/gallon, and this is simply unacceptable because we all know that we can do better. Whether it is the price of fuel or electricity, Alaskans are, in many cases, needlessly suffering with high prices."

• Budget

Excerpt: "Our national economy has, no doubt, undergone recent economic setbacks. As a result, Alaskans and Americans nationwide have been forced to reduce spending in order to pay for basic necessities. However, with the introduction of H.Con.Res. 85 (the President’s FY2010 Budget), the federal government appears to believe that a massive increase in spending is the best solution. I completely disagree, which is why I voted against H.Con.Res. 85 when it came to the House floor for a vote."

• Defense

Excerpt: "It is vital that we provide the best training possible to our men and women in the military. The Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) has the potential to be the premier training grounds for all branches of our military. From the immense air and land space to the water along Alaska’s vast coastline, our troops can work together in joint training operations and prepare for real world war scenarios."

• Education

Excerpt: "As a former teacher, I am committed to providing our nation’s children with the best possible education. I firmly believe in the original goals of NCLB, but I understand that a “one size fits all” approach to student achievement is not possible. It is time we address the law’s shortcomings and pass meaningful reform legislation."

• Energy Independence

Excerpt: "Said quite simply--America must become energy independent. We have no other choice unless we are prepared to continue financing foreign governments. But the good news is that we have the ability to, and that Alaska can lead the way. It is no secret that 65% of all oil consumed in the U.S. comes from foreign sources, and domestic oil production has reached lows not seen since 1947."

Issues

Campaign finance investigation

On March 19, 2013, the House Ethics Committee appointed an investigative panel to examine charges of misuse of campaign funds that were brought against Young by a former campaign aide. These charges alleged that he had spent money intended for campaigns on hunting trips and charter flights in Alaska. Other charges that were brought by the panel included assertions that he took hunting trips between 2001 and 2007 that were funded by an anonymous third party and which were not properly disclosed under House financial disclosure rules. A spokesman for Young stated that he, “has cooperated with the committee and will continue to do so.” The chair selected for the panel was Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan. The other members of the panel were Texas Republican Rep. Mac Thornberry and Massachusetts Democratic Reps. Michael Capuano and William Keating.

As a result of the investigation, Young was fined nearly $60,000 for using campaign funds for personal use, accepting unethical gifts and taking inappropriate trips. The committee examined 25 trips that Young and his family took between 2001 and 2013 and ruled that 15 of them were inappropriate. Young was required to repay the money he received with personal funds to his campaign and others that gave him gifts.

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Don Young campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	U.S. House Alaska At-large District	Withdrew primary	$667,302	$916,475
2020	U.S. House Alaska At-large District	Won general	$1,950,290	$1,817,837
2018	U.S. House Alaska At-large District	Won general	$1,234,680	$1,387,687
2016	U.S. House, Alaska At-Large District	Won	$1,094,884	N/A**
2014	U.S. House (Alaska, At-large district)	Won	$788,960	N/A**
2012	U.S. House Alaska, At-large district	Won	$1,003,531	N/A**
2010	U.S. House Alaska, At-large district	Won	$1,001,015	N/A**
2008	U.S. House Alaska, At-large district	Won	$1,407,578	N/A**
2006	U.S. House Alaska, At-large district	Won	$1,919,782	N/A**
2004	U.S. House Alaska, At-large district	Won	$2,482,929	N/A**
2002	U.S. House Alaska, At-large district	Won	$2,260,826	N/A**
2000	U.S. House Alaska, At-large district	Won	$1,297,578	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal Gain Index

See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

• Changes in Net Worth
• The Donation Concentration Metric

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Young's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $495,008 and $1,250,000. That averages to $872,504, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Young ranked as the 222nd most wealthy representative in 2012. Between 2004 and 2012, Young's calculated net worth increased by an average of 28 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.

Don Young Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2004	$271,651
2012	$872,504
Growth from 2004 to 2012:	221%
Average annual growth:	28%
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Young received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Oil & Gas industry.

From 1989-2014, 26.33 percent of Young's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.

Don Young (Alaska) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$16,796,486
Total Spent	$16,580,301
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Oil & Gas	$1,238,763
Lawyers/Law Firms	$826,997
General Contractors	$813,385
Transportation Unions	$803,314
Sea Transport	$739,451
% total in top industry	7.38%
% total in top two industries	12.3%
% total in top five industries	26.33%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Young was a rank-and-file Republican as of July 2014. This was the same rating Young received in June 2013.

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.

Young most often votes with:

• Adam Kinzinger
• Collin Peterson

Young least often votes with:

• Walter Jones
• Mark Pocan

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Young missed 3,911 of 25,648 roll call votes from March 1973 to September 2015. This amounted to 15.2 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Young paid his congressional staff a total of $1,104,360 in 2011. He ranked 231st on the list of the lowest paid Republican representative staff salaries and ranked 62nd overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Alaska ranked 1st in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.

Staff bonuses

According to an analysis by CNN, Young was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Young's staff was given an apparent $1,022.22 in bonus money.

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

Young ranked 199th in the conservative rankings in 2013.

2012

Young ranked 222nd in the conservative rankings in 2012.

2011

Young ranked 200th in the conservative rankings in 2011.

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Young voted with the Republican Party 89.6 percent of the time, which ranked 213th among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.

2013

Young voted with the Republican Party 97.5 percent of the time, which ranked 92nd among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.

Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on November 12, 2020

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On November 12, 2020, Young announced he had tested positive for coronavirus.

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Political offices
Preceded by -	U.S. House Alaska At-large District 1973-2022	Succeeded by Mary Peltola (D)
Preceded by -	Alaska State Senate District J 1973-1973	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Alaska State Senate District I 1970-1973	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Alaska House of Representatives District 16 1967-1971	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Mayor Fort Yukon 1964-1968	Succeeded by -

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Alaska's current delegation to the United States Congress

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Lisa Murkowski (R)

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