Todd Young

Todd Young
Name	Todd Young
Birth date	July 24, 1972
Birth place	Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–Madison; Yale Law School; Ball State University
Occupation	Politician; attorney; veteran
Party	Republican Party
Offices	United States Senator from Indiana (2017–present); U.S. Representative for Indiana's 9th congressional district (2011–2017)

Todd Young

Todd Christopher Young (born July 24, 1972) is an American politician and attorney serving as a United States Senator from Indiana since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented Indiana's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017. Young is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and has worked in legal practice and advocacy in Indianapolis.

Early life and education

Young was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and raised in Bloomington, Indiana. He graduated from Northwestern High School before attending Ball State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He later studied at the University of Chicago for graduate coursework and received a juris doctor from Yale Law School. During his academic career he participated in programs and internships connected to public policy and legal practice in Indianapolis and engaged with institutions such as The Heritage Foundation-affiliated events and regional civic organizations.

Military service

After completing his education, Young was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps as an officer, serving as an infantry officer and later in legal and intelligence-adjacent roles. His service included deployments and assignments coordinating with units of the United States Central Command and liaison duties involving interagency cooperation with elements of the Department of Defense and allied forces. Young received military awards and completed obligations that contributed to his veteran status and subsequent political profile tied to national security debates in Washington, D.C..

Legal and early political career

Following military service, Young practiced law and worked in public policy, including roles with law firms and advocacy groups active in Indiana. He served on regional boards and engaged with organizations such as the National Republican Congressional Committee and local chapters of national policy groups. Young ran for state and federal office, building a campaign network that connected to Club for Growth, Americans for Prosperity, and other Republican-aligned political committees and political action committees active in midwestern races.

U.S. House of Representatives

In 2010 Young was elected to represent Indiana's 9th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, defeating an incumbent in a midterm election influenced by national debates involving the Affordable Care Act and fiscal policy controversies tied to the Tea Party movement. During his tenure in the 112th United States Congress, 113th United States Congress, and 114th United States Congress, he served on committees including the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Young sponsored and co-sponsored legislation addressing tax policy, veterans' issues, and regulatory reform that engaged with stakeholders such as the Small Business Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs. His House work connected him to coalitions in the Republican Study Committee and interactions with lawmakers like Paul Ryan and John Boehner.

U.S. Senate

Young launched a successful campaign for the United States Senate in 2016, defeating incumbent Evan Bayh-aligned opponents in a high-profile general election contested amid national attention from Donald Trump's presidential campaign and broader partisan dynamics. Sworn into the 115th United States Congress in 2017, he has been re-elected and served on Senate committees including the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. In the Senate he has participated in foreign policy debates over relations with China, Russia, and alliance policy involving NATO, and has been involved in legislative negotiations on tax reform tied to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Political positions and voting record

Young's voting record reflects positions aligned with mainstream Republican priorities on tax policy, regulatory rollback, and national defense. He voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and supported measures increasing military appropriations tied to programs administered by the Department of Defense. On trade and foreign policy he has supported measures addressing competition with China and sanctions related to Russia and has engaged with bipartisan efforts around export controls and technology policy affecting firms in Silicon Valley and the Midwest. On social policy and judicial confirmations he has generally voted with his party on confirmations of judicial nominees and supported positions advanced by senators such as Mitch McConnell and John Barrasso. His record on healthcare has included votes to repeal or modify provisions of the Affordable Care Act and to promote market-based alternatives backed by conservative groups such as Heritage Action.

Personal life and affiliations

Young lives in Indianapolis, where he is active in community organizations, veterans' groups, and civic institutions. He is married and has children; his family has participated in events with organizations such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He has been affiliated with policy and civic organizations, including the Republican Party infrastructure in Indiana, regional chambers of commerce, and national think tanks that inform conservative policymaking. Young's background as a Marine, attorney, and legislator positions him among contemporary Republican figures engaged in midwestern and national political networks.

Category:1972 births Category:Living people Category:United States Senators from Indiana Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana Category:Indiana Republicans Category:United States Marine Corps officers