George Young (Oklahoma)
George Young (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 48. He assumed office on November 21, 2018. He left office on November 15, 2024.
Young (Democratic Party) won re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 48 outright in the Democratic primary on June 28, 2022, after the general election was canceled.
Young announced his resignation from the Oklahoma State Senate on February 6, 2024, effective November 15, 2024.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Young was assigned to the following committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate General Government Committee
- Business and Commerce Committee (decommissioned)
- Agriculture and Wildlife Committee
2021-2022
Young was assigned to the following committees:
- Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee
- Senate General Government Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
2019-2020
Young was assigned to the following committees:
- Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate General Government Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Children, Youth & Family Services |
| • Common Education |
| • Health Services and Long-Term Care |
| • Public Health |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Young served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Children, Youth & Family Services |
| • Long-Term Care and Senior Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2022
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 48
Incumbent George Young won election outright against Rico Smith in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 48 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | George Young | 73.9 | 5,887 |
 | Rico Smith  | 26.1 | 2,081 | |
| Total votes: 7,968 | |||
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2018
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General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 48
George Young defeated Willard Linzy in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 48 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George Young (D) | 81.9 | 19,385 |
 | Willard Linzy (R) | 18.1 | 4,285 | |
| Total votes: 23,670 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 48
George Young defeated Christine Byrd in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 48 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George Young | 52.7 | 6,984 |
| Christine Byrd | 47.3 | 6,271 | ||
| Total votes: 13,255 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 48
Willard Linzy advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 48 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Willard Linzy |
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2016
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 15, 2016.
Incumbent George Young defeated Marina Mangiaracina in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 99 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 99 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  George Young Incumbent |
81.77% | 9,421 | |
| Independent | Marina Mangiaracina | 18.23% | 2,100 | |
| Total Votes | 11,521 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Incumbent George Young ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 99 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 99 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | George Young Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2014. Willard Linzy was unopposed in the Republican primary, while George Young and Eleanor Darden Thompson defeated Steve Davis in the Democratic primary. Young defeated Thompson in the August 26 primary runoff. Young defeated Linzy in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | George Young |
82.3% | 5,720 | |
| Republican | Willard Linzy | 17.7% | 1,231 | |
| Total Votes | 6,951 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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George Young (advanced to runoff) |
42.6% | 959 |
| Eleanor Darden Thompson (advanced to runoff) |
31.1% | 701 |
| Steve Davis | 26.3% | 593 |
| Total Votes | 2,253 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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George Young (advanced to general election) |
59.3% | 1,129 |
| Eleanor Darden Thompson | 40.7% | 774 |
| Total Votes | 1,903 | |
Campaign themes
2022
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2024
In 2024, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 30. Special sessions took place on January 29, 2024 and on July 15, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 26.
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2022
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In 2022, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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2021
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In 2021, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 1 to May 27.
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2020
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In 2020, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 3 to May 22.
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2019
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In 2019, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 4 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 56th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through May 3.
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2017
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In 2017, the 56th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 6 through May 26. The legislature began a special session on September 25. The session ended on November 17. The legislature began another special session on December 18, which adjourned on December 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through May 27.
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2015
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In 2015, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through May 22.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Oklahoma's News 4, "Oklahoma Senator George Young announces upcoming resignation," accessed November 14, 2024
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Anastasia Pittman (D) |
Oklahoma State Senate District 48 2018-2024 |
Succeeded by Nikki Nice (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 99 2014-2018 |
Succeeded by Ajay Pittman (D) |
