David Young

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David Young

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth May 11, 1968 (Age: 58)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

David Young holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Drake University. He began his career in politics as a legislative assistant to a Colorado senator, followed by roles as chief of staff for two other senators. Young contested and won a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, serving multiple terms and continuing to seek reelection. He currently holds a position as Practitioner in Residence for the Olson Institute for Public Democracy at Drake University.

Political Ideas

David Young's political identity is marked by a unique blend of ideological agility and regional focus. His legislative record reveals unexpected alliances with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a calculated approach to safeguarding local industrial interests. Young's rhetorical style often emphasizes community-driven solutions, making his ideological positioning both intriguing and complex. His background in serving multiple senators from different states hints at a highly localized approach to governance, balancing national and regional priorities. This combination of localized strategy and ideological flexibility invites deeper inquiry into how he reconciles these seemingly disparate elements.

Campaigns
2024: Iowa State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Iowa House of Representatives election, 28th District

10,381 votes (53.23%)

Win

Republican Primary, 28th District

813 votes (88.57%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Commerce
Chair
Transportation
Member
Ways and Means
Member
2022: Iowa State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

State Representative District 28 (Vote For 1)

7,566 votes (53.09%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Iowa's 3rd congressional district, 2020

212,997 votes (47.60%)

Loss

Winner: Cindy Axne

2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Iowa's 3rd congressional district, 2018

167,933 votes (47.10%)

Loss

Winner: Cindy Axne

2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa's 3rd congressional district, 2016

208,598 votes (53.40%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa's 3rd congressional district, 2014

148,814 votes (52.80%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

1998 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 11th District election

42.25% of vote

Loss

Winner: Charles H. Taylor