Julianne Young

American politician from Idaho
Julianne Young
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 1, 2018
Preceded byJulie VanOrden
Constituency31st district Seat B (2018–2022)
30th district Seat B (2022–present)
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKevin
ChildrenTen
Residence(s)Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S.
Alma mater

Julianne Young is an American politician from Idaho. Young is a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 30 seat B.

Early life

Young's father is Richard Hill. Young grew up in Moreland, Idaho. At age 7, Young's family moved to Blackfoot, Idaho. Young graduated from Snake River High School.[1][2]

Education

Young earned an Associate degree from Rick's College.[1] Young earned a Bachelor's degree in education from Idaho State University.[3]

Career

Young is a former certified teacher who became a home-school educator. Young is a homemaker.[3][4]

On May 15, 2018, Young won the Idaho Primary election for District 31 seat B. Young defeated incumbent Julie VanOrden with 54.1% of the vote.[5] On November 6, 2018, Young won the election with no opponent and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 31 seat B.[1][3][6]

Young is a member of Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee, and State Affairs Committee.[3]

In February 2020, Young sponsored HB 509 to "forbid Idahoans from changing the gender marker on their birth certificate to match their gender identity."[7] Young collaborated on the bill with an Alliance Defending Freedom attorney, according emails leaked in 2023.[8] In June 2020, a federal court barred enforcement of the legislation and the state of Idaho was ordered to pay $321,224.50 in legal fees, "plus accrued interest at the rate of 2.14%" to plaintiffs in a related lawsuit.[9]

Personal life

Young's husband is Kevin Young. They have ten children. Young and her family live on a family farm in Blackfoot, Idaho.[3][4]

Young is a Christian.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Rep. Julianne Young". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  2. ^ "Julianne Young". youngforidahohouse.com. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Representative Julianne Young's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Bodkin, Devin (May 23, 2018). "Young Looks Ahead Following Primary Stunner". Idaho Ed News. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  5. ^ "May 15, 2018 Primary Election Results". Idaho Secretary of State's Office. May 15, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  6. ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". Idaho Secretary of State's Office. November 6, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  7. ^ Russell, Betsy (2020-02-27). "House votes 53-16 in favor of transgender birth certificate bill defying court order". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  8. ^ Pauly, Madison. "Inside the secret working group that helped push anti-trans laws across the country". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  9. ^ Brown, Ruth (2022-08-11). "State ordered to pay $321,224 in legal fees over Idaho's transgender birth certificate lawsuit". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  10. ^ Author. Julianne Young faith-family-freedom.org[dead link]

External links

  • Julianne Young at ballotpedia.org
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