Stephanie Young
2023 - Present
2027
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Stephanie Young (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 16. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Young (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 16. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Young completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Stephanie Young was born in Detroit, Michigan. Young graduated from Cass Technical High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in international relations and affairs from James Madison College at Michigan State University in 1990.[1][2][3][4]
Young's career experience includes working as a legislator, the executive director of the Community Education Commission, the district one manager with the Mayor's Office Department of Neighborhoods, the outreach manager of the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, and the chief of staff and legislative liaison for three state representatives. She has been affiliated with the Rosedale Park Improvement Association, the Wellspring Board, the Brightmoor Alliance, United Precinct Delegates, Grandmont Rosedale Supports Justice, and 12 Congressional District Democratic Party Organization.[1][2][3][5]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Young was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture Committee
- Criminal Justice Committee (Decommissioned)
- Families, Children, and Seniors Committee, Chair
- Financial Services Committee
- House Regulatory Reform Committee
2021-2022
Young was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Stephanie Young defeated Brian Duggan and Linda Green-Harris in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 16 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Stephanie Young (D) | 73.5 | 35,682 | |
Brian Duggan (R) | 22.3 | 10,803 | ||
Linda Green-Harris (Working Class Party) | 4.2 | 2,050 |
Total votes: 48,535 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Stephanie Young defeated Keith Windham in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 16 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Stephanie Young | 90.7 | 11,475 | |
Keith Windham | 9.3 | 1,176 |
Total votes: 12,651 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 16
Brian Duggan advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 16 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Brian Duggan | 100.0 | 2,043 |
Total votes: 2,043 | ||||
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Working Class Party convention
Working Class Party convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 16
Linda Green-Harris advanced from the Working Class Party convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 16 on June 23, 2024.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Linda Green-Harris (Working Class Party) |
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Stephanie Young defeated Keith Jones in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 16 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Stephanie Young (D) | 77.9 | 29,550 | |
Keith Jones (R) | 22.1 | 8,372 |
Total votes: 37,922 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Stephanie Young defeated Ishmail Terry in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 16 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Stephanie Young | 88.4 | 11,075 | |
Ishmail Terry | 11.6 | 1,452 |
Total votes: 12,527 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 16
Keith Jones defeated Gabriel Rees in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 16 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Keith Jones | 57.8 | 1,708 | |
Gabriel Rees | 42.2 | 1,247 |
Total votes: 2,955 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 8
Stephanie Young defeated Miroslawa Teresa Gorak in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Stephanie Young (D) | 96.7 | 35,945 | |
Miroslawa Teresa Gorak (R) | 3.3 | 1,210 |
Total votes: 37,155 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 8
Stephanie Young defeated Reggie Davis, George Etheridge, and Anthony Bradford in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 8 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Stephanie Young | 44.8 | 7,490 | |
Reggie Davis | 31.2 | 5,214 | ||
George Etheridge | 15.8 | 2,642 | ||
Anthony Bradford | 8.3 | 1,380 |
Total votes: 16,726 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 8
Miroslawa Teresa Gorak advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 8 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Miroslawa Teresa Gorak | 100.0 | 238 |
Total votes: 238 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Stephanie Young completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Young's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|After graduating from Cass Technical High School and Michigan State University’s James Madison College, I landed my first job as a legislative staffer. I have gained policy and community relations experience with my work on 4 Detroit Mayoral administrations, Detroit Area Agency on Aging and serving as the Exe Director of the Community Education Commission, where I worked diligently to help improve educational outcomes for Detroit students by eliminating barriers to success and improving access to transportation, quality afterschool programs and information for parents.
I am the proud mother of two sons, both graduates of the legendary Cass Technical High School. Her oldest received his Bachelor’s in Animation from the University of St. Francis and my youngest received his Bachelor's in Finance from the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. She is also Mom to her two-legged son Spirit, who has been a part of their family since 2010.
I am also a licensed and ordained minister in the Christian faith, serving at the Historic Pure Word Missionary Church in House District 16 - Detroit.- Healthy Families - during my time in the legislature I have worked to improve health outcomes through legislation like the Safe Patient Care Act - to improve working conditions of our nurses which improves health outcomes for patients; or my legislation to test for Fentanyl when presenting with an overdose at the ER to ensure the best treatment and choices of care; or my legislation to address PTSD/PTPD in returning citizens to help with their mental wellness and reducing/preventing recidivism.
- Vibrant communities - Voted and secured millions of dollars to invest in community centers, parks, and roads improving residents' quality of life.
- Quality public education - All students deserve a public education that prepares them for a successful future. I introduced legislation to support foster youth that was recently signed into law to improve their educational outcomes before aging out of the system; voted for and secured funding for free breakfast and lunch for all students in public schools; helped secure the $94 million for Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Stay connected. Elected should make every effort to connect with the people who sent them. In-person meetings and events, mailings, newsletters, virtual meetings, etc. - there is not reason not to connect.
- Have a genuine concern for people, especially those who can't afford expensive lobbyists. We are their voice.
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2022
Stephanie Young did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Stephanie Young completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Young's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- Healthy Families: Advocating for affordable universal healthcare, mental health resources, safe affordable water, clean air
- Thriving Communities: Advocating for good paying jobs with benefits, affordable housing, public safety reform, criminal justice reform, senior resources, small business supports
- Quality Public Education: Advocating for increased spending in underserved districts, certified full-time teachers, early learning, affordable, quality childcare, special needs resources
Education
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 to December 23.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 16 |
Officeholder Michigan House of Representatives District 16 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 26, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan House Democrats, "Meet Rep. Young," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 LinkedIn, "Stephanie A. Young," accessed May 1, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 2, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 2, 2024
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Kevin Coleman (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 16 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 8 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Mike McFall (D) |