Stan Young

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Stan Young

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 30, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, 1987

Graduate

George Washington University, 1992

Military

Years of service

1978-01-31 - 2000-02-01

Personal

Birthplace

Tulsa, Okla.

Religion

Unitarian Universalist

Profession

Certified registered nurse anesthetist

Contact

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Stan Young (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 35. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 30, 2020.

Young completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Stan Young was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He obtained an undergraduate degree in May 1987, after attending Tulsa Junior College and the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing. He obtained a graduate degree in September 1992 after attending the Naval School of Health Sciences and the George Washington University. Young worked as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. As of 2020, he was a registered respiratory therapist, an advanced practice registered nurse - certified registered nurse anesthetist, and a registered nurse. He was a member of the Will Rogers Rotary Club and the American Legion.

Young was in the United States Navy from January 21, 1978, to February 1, 2000.

Elections

2020

See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 35

Jo Anna Dossett defeated Cheryl Baber in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 35 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jo Anna Dossett (D)	50.9	18,324
		Cheryl Baber (R)	49.1	17,677

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,001
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 35

Cheryl Baber defeated Kyden Creekpaum in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 35 on August 25, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cheryl Baber	53.5	4,710
		Kyden Creekpaum	46.5	4,088

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,798
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 35

Jo Anna Dossett defeated Carly Hotvedt and Stan Young in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 35 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jo Anna Dossett	57.2	4,985
		Carly Hotvedt	30.9	2,689
		Stan Young	11.9	1,041

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,715
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 35

Kyden Creekpaum and Cheryl Baber advanced to a runoff. They defeated Linda G. Morrissey in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 35 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kyden Creekpaum	43.8	3,349
✔		Cheryl Baber	34.0	2,602
		Linda G. Morrissey	22.2	1,696

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,647
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Campaign themes

2020

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Stan Young completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Young's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Tulsa born, Tulsa raised, lifelong Oklahoman and product of SD 35. Twenty-one year Navy and Reserve veteran, transferred to Retired Reserve in February 2000 at rank of Lieutenant Commander/Nurse Corps. Began forty-two year career as a front line health care provider as a Navy hospital corpsman in April 1978. Received Associate Degree in Applied Science-Respiratory Therapy from Tulsa Junior College in 1984, BSN from University of Oklahoma in 1987 and BSNA from George Washington University in 1992. Retired as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in March 2020. Provided anesthesia services in multiple rural communities since December 1998 including McAlester, Eufuala, Stigler, Sallisaw, Shawnee, Vinita, Muskogee, Ardmore as well as Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Became involved in state politics as result of practice and joined the Oklahoma Democratic Party in 2004. Once again resident of Tulsa since 2006. Currently member of Will Rogers Rotary and Tulsa's Hope Unitarian Church.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• There are no members of the Democratic Caucus at the Capitol with any career experience in health care.
• Access to affordable health care in an imperative for all citizens.
• Fiscal responsibility is the least any public servant can offer those they serve.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Health care, access and affordability, was a passion even before the Covid-19 crisis. Ardent proponent of the Affordable Care Act and full Medicaid expansion. Strongly motivated to address chronic health issues not yet curable, specifically Alzheimer's Disease and endemic problems such as obesity, addiction and associated afflictions. Strong advocate of making Oklahoma a more attractive place to recruit health care providers at all levels.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The ability to make one's opinion fit reality rather than insist on reality fitting one's opinion.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Discipline, diligence and acute observation skills and analytical ability.

What legacy would you like to leave?

One of service. I would like to leave behind policies in place to make life easier for others who are facing a personal or family crisis.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Apollo 11 moonshot, especially Neil Armstrong's "One small step for man, one giant leap for Mankind." I was ten years old and full of hope for the future of humanity.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Brother Love's Travelin' Salvation Show by Neil Diamond

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Faith. It was not a matter of convincing everyone else. It was a matter of convincing myself.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is helpful but not imperative. A working knowledge of representative democracy and how the institutions of government function and interface with each other is one of the best assets a legislative member can bring with them.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Upgrading our system of health care delivery. We must stay out in front of disasters by being ready for them when they present. We must also stay out in front of and upgrade existing contingencies of how we deal with incurable health issues such as Alzheimer's as the Baby Boom generation ages into the demographic where it is prevalent.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, I do. A legislative body is very like the Navy in that no one member has any real say in who gets put on their boat, so to speak. For better or worse, you learn to get along with who you get thrown in with. You don't have to like the member next to you on a personal level but learning to work together with them constructively can mean the difference in reaching consensus and a positive outcome within the time allotted or complete failure to achieve mission objective.

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Current members of the Oklahoma State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Julie Daniels

Senators

District 1

Micheal Bergstrom (R)

District 2

Ally Seifried (R)

District 3

Julie McIntosh (R)

District 4

Tom Woods (R)

District 5

George Burns (R)

District 6

David Bullard (R)

District 7

Warren Hamilton (R)

District 8

Bryan Logan (R)

District 9

Avery Frix (R)

District 10

Bill Coleman (R)

District 11

Regina Goodwin (D)

District 12

Todd Gollihare (R)

District 13

Jonathan Wingard (R)

District 14

Jerry Alvord (R)

District 15

Lisa Standridge (R)

District 16

Mary Boren (D)

District 17

Shane Jett (R)

District 18

Jack Stewart (R)

District 19

Roland Pederson (R)

District 20

Chuck Hall (R)

District 21

Randy Grellner (R)

District 22

Kristen Thompson (R)

District 23

Lonnie Paxton (R)

District 24

Darrell Weaver (R)

District 25

Brian Guthrie (R)

District 26

Darcy Jech (R)

District 27

Casey Murdock (R)

District 28

Grant Green (R)

District 29

Julie Daniels (R)

District 30

Julia Kirt (D)

District 31

Spencer Kern (R)

District 32

Dusty Deevers (R)

District 33

Christi Gillespie (R)

District 34

Dana Prieto (R)

District 35

Jo Anna Dossett (D)

District 36

John Haste (R)

District 37

Aaron Reinhardt (R)

District 38

Brent Howard (R)

District 39

Dave Rader (R)

District 40

Carri Hicks (D)

District 41

Adam Pugh (R)

District 42

Brenda Stanley (R)

District 43

Kendal Sacchieri (R)

District 44

Michael Brooks (D)

District 45

Paul Rosino (R)

District 46

Mark Mann (D)

District 47

Kelly Hines (R)

District 48

Nikki Nice (D)

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