Todd Young
American lawyer and politician (born 1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Todd Christopher Young (born August 24, 1972) is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Indiana, a seat he has held since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Young previously served as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 9th congressional district. He was elected to the United States Senate in the November 8, 2016, general election, succeeding retiring Republican Dan Coats. From 2019 to 2021, he served as the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Young was reelected in 2022.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Indiana, Preceded by ...
Todd Young | |
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United States Senator from Indiana | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Dan Coats |
Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee | |
In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021 | |
Leader | Mitch McConnell |
Preceded by | Cory Gardner |
Succeeded by | Rick Scott |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 9th district | |
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Baron Hill |
Succeeded by | Trey Hollingsworth |
Personal details | |
Born | Todd Christopher Young (1972-08-24) August 24, 1972 (age 51) Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Jennifer Tucker (m. 2005) |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | Bargersville, Indiana, U.S. |
Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) University of Chicago (MBA) University of London (MA) Indiana University, Indianapolis (JD) |
Website | Senate website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Navy United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1991–2000 |
Rank | Captain |
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