Richard D. Young

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Richard D. Young

Member of the Indiana Senate from the 47th district
In office 1988–present
Preceded by	Frank O'Bannon
Personal details
Born	(1942-12-02) December 2, 1942
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Ashira
Residence	Milltown, Indiana
Alma mater	AB, Behavioral Sciences, Vincennes University
Profession	Businessman Educator

Richard D. Young is a Democratic member of the Indiana Senate.

Education

Young has an AB in Behavioral Sciences from Vincennes University.

Early career

Before his tenure in the Senate Young was Crawford County Auditor. He was also Secretary of the Crawford County Democrat Central Committee from 1986 to 1988.

Senate

The Indiana State House in Indianapolis

Young has represented the 47th District since his appointment to succeed newly elected Lieutenant governor Frank O'Bannon in 1988. His district includes parts of Crawford, Dubois, Harrison, Perry, Spencer, Warrick and Washington Counties.

He has won election to the Senate in 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010.

He was the Democratic leader of the state senate from 1996 to 2008, but he stepped down to explore a run for Governor of Indiana. Since 2008 Young has been Minority Leader Pro Tempore. Young is also a co-founder and member of the Rural Caucus. Young serves as Ranking Democrat on the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Local Government committees.

Committees

Corrections, Criminal and Civil Matters, Member

Local Government, Ranking Minority Member

Subcommittee on Civil Matters, Member

Utilities and Technology, Member

Race for Governor

Main article: Indiana gubernatorial election, 2008

He ran for 2008 Democrat primary for Governor of Indiana but dropped out early on in the primary and chose not to endorse a candidate in the primary between architect Jim Schellinger, and winner, former Congresswoman Jill Long Thompson.

Personal

He and his first wife, the late Elaine Young, had five children. He is currently married to Ashira.

External links

State Senator Richard D. Young official Indiana State Legislature site

Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart

Political offices
Preceded by	Democratic Leader of the Indiana State Senate 1996–2008	Succeeded by Vi Simpson
Preceded by Frank O'Bannon	Member of the Indiana State Senate 1988–present	Incumbent

Members of the Indiana State Senate

118th General Assembly (2013-2015)

President of the Senate: Sue Ellspermann (R)
President pro tempore: David C. Long (R)
Majority Leader: Brandt Hershman (R)
Minority Leader: Timothy Lanane (D)

Frank Mrvan (D)
Lonnie Randolph (D)
Earline S. Rogers (D)
Karen Tallian (D)
Ed Charbonneau (R)
Sue Landske (R)
Brandt Hershman (R)
Jim Arnold (D)
Ryan Mishler (R)
John Broden (D)

Joe Zakas (R)
Carlin Yoder (R)
Sue Glick (R)
Dennis Kruse (R)
Thomas Wyss (R)
David C. Long (R)
Jim Banks (R)
Randall Head (R)
Travis Holdman (R)
Luke Kenley (R)

James R. Buck (R)
Ronnie Alting (R)
Phil Boots (R)
Pete Miller (R)
Timothy Lanane (D)
Doug Eckerty (R)
Allen Paul (R)
Michael Crider (R)
Mike Delph (R)
Scott Schneider (R)

Greg Walker (R)
Jean Leising (R)
Johnny Nugent (R)
Brent Steele (R)
Jim C. Smith (R)
Ron Grooms (R)
Richard D. Young (D)
Lindel Hume (D)
Jim Tomes (R)
Vaneta Becker (R)

Persondata
Name	Young, Richard D.
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	1942-12-02
Place of birth
Date of death
Place of death

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