Tom Young Jr. | |
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Member of the
South Carolina Senate from the 24th district | |
Assumed office 2013 | |
Preceded by | Greg Ryberg |
Member of the
South Carolina House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
In office 2008–2012 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. | October 8, 1971
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Heather Winkles (
m. 2001) |
Parent(s) | Thomas R., Sr. and Delly O. Young |
Residence | Aiken, South Carolina |
Alma mater | University of South Carolina ( BA, JD) |
Profession | Attorney, business owner |
Tom Young Jr. (born October 8, 1971) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 24th District ( Aiken County), serving since 2012. [1] He is a member of the Republican party. [2]
Young was born on October 8, 1971 in Aiken, South Carolina, to Delly and Tom Sr. Young. He attended the University of South Carolina, receiving a B.A. in 1993 and and. JD from their law school in 1996. During his undergraduate degree, he was Student Body President (1992-93) and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. [1]
Young represented the 81s district in the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012. [1]
In 2012, Young ran for the seat vacated by Republican incumbent W. Greg Ryberg. [3]
In 2016, Young ran unopposed. [4]
In 2020, Young ran in an uncontested race.
In 2024, Young will face Democratic challenger, Dee Elder, in the general election in November. [5]
Yong lives in Aiken, South Carolina with his wife, Heather, and 2 children. He is a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. [1]