| Ellen Young | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 22nd district |
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| In office 2007–2008 |
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| Preceded by | Jimmy Meng |
| Succeeded by | Grace Meng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 59–60) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Ellen Young (born 1952) is an American Democratic Party politician who represented the 22nd assembly district in the New York State Assembly. She was elected in 2006 to represent Flushing, Queens.
She lost in the 2008 primary for reelection to Grace Meng. The election was hotly contested as Young was supported by John Liu (current New York City Comptroller) and Meng was supported by her father, previous Assemblyman Jimmy Meng.[1]
Young came to New York at the age of 25 from Taiwan. She become the first Asian woman elected to the state legislature. She had a more substantial record than many first-term Assembly members, by passing five bills into law, including a measure to extend senior-citizen services. Therefore, Young became the first Asian American to pass a law in New York State. She also presided over the body as speaker pro-tempore, a special honor.[2]
| Preceded by Jimmy Meng |
New York State Assembly, 22nd District 2007–2008 |
Succeeded by Grace Meng |