Don Young

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Don Young

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 9, 1933
Date of Death March 18, 2022 (Age: 88)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Don Young earned an associate's degree in education and a bachelor's degree, later moving to Alaska where he became actively involved in local governance. He served as mayor of Fort Yukon and held positions in both the Alaska House of Representatives and the Alaska Senate. Young's professional background includes experience in education, having taught at a Bureau of Indian Affairs elementary school. He also managed natural resources and operated a tugboat and barge to support local communities. These roles collectively establish a foundation of leadership and practical expertise in both public service and community development.

Political Ideas

Don Young's political identity is marked by a deep-rooted commitment to local economic development and resource management, reflecting a highly localized ideological approach. His advocacy for industries like construction, fishing, trapping, and gold mining in Fort Yukon underscores a strategic focus on regional industrial interests. Young's environmental stance, intertwined with his economic policies, reveals an unexpected convergence on certain regulations, suggesting a calculated approach to balancing industrial growth with resource management. His long-standing political career, starting from local governance to federal representation, showcases a consistent dedication to his home region's unique needs and challenges.

Campaigns
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2020 Alaska's at-large congressional district election

192,126 votes (54.40%)

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2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2018 Alaska's at-large congressional district

149,779 votes (53.08%)

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2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2016 Alaska's at-large congressional district

155,088 votes (50.32%)

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2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2014 Alaska's at-large congressional district

142,572 votes (50.97%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska's at-large district general election, November 2, 2010

175,384 votes (68.96%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2008 Alaska's at-large congressional district election

158,939 votes (50.14%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2006 Alaska's at-large congressional district election

132,743 votes (56.57%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2004 Alaska's at-large congressional district election

213,216 votes (71.07%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2002 Alaska's at-large congressional district election

169,685 votes (74.51%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2000 Alaska's at-large congressional district election

190,862 votes (69.56%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Alaska House of Representatives At Large District

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At-large District

59.41% of vote

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At-large District

56.90% of vote

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At-large District

46.70% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At-large District

51.70% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At Large District

62.70% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At Large District

56.50% of vote

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At-large District

55.10% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At-large District

70.80% of vote

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At-large District

74.10% of vote

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At Large District

55.50% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At-large District

71.00% of vote

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Alaska House of Representatives At-large District

53.80% of vote

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Alaska House of Representatives At-large District

43.80% of vote

Loss

Winner: Nick Begich