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Todd YoungREPRepublican United States Senator
51
Years of Age
10
Years of Experience
INResidence (state)

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.

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Campaign Funding

20
18
$11,108,033
Total Raised
$11,578,609
Total Spent
$291,136
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 10) View All Industries
99%
Retired$1,574,949
81%
Securities & Investment$1,286,559
59%
Real Estate$940,326
34%
Leadership PACs$546,930
32%
Lawyers/Law Firms$504,991
31%
Lobbyists$485,544
28%
Misc Manufacturing & Distributing$449,848
28%
Oil & Gas$443,446
28%
Health Professionals$443,323
27%
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products$425,750
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.

Largest Contributors

Funding generally from an organization's PAC or its members/employees. Organizations did not donate directly.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education9 - 9 of 7
University of Chicago
Master of Business Administration
2000
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Juris Doctor
2006
University of London
Master of Arts
2001
Booth School of Business
Carmel High School
1990
United States Naval Academy
Bachelor of Science
1995
Indiana University
Past Positions1 - 10 of 10
Chair
Republican Senatorial Committee, United States Senate
2019 - 2021
Senator
United States Senate, Indiana
2017 - Current
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Indiana
2011 - 2017
Deputy Prosecutor
Orange County
2007 - 2010
Legislative Assistant
Office of Senator Richard G. Lugar, United States Senate
2001 - 2003
Captain
United States Marine Corps
1995 - 2000
Served
United States Navy
1990 - 1991
Adjunct Professor
School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University
Associate
Tucker and Tucker, Professional Corporation
Employee
Heritage Foundation
Other Experience1 - 37 of 37
Volunteer
Mitch Daniels for Governor Campaign
2003
Board Member
Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation of Indiana
Board Member
Crisis Pregnancy Center
Delegate
Indiana Republican State Convention
Member
National Rifle Association (NRA)
Member
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church
Member
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Member
American Veterans
Member
American Legion
President
National Organization for People Versus Irresponsible Government Spending (NO PIGS)
Pro Bono Mediator
Indiana Civil Rights Commission
Vice Precinct Committee Member
Indiana Republican State Convention
Former Chair
Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Trade, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Ways and Means Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security Subcommittee, United States Senate
Former Member
Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism Subcommittee, United States Senate
Former Member
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security Subcommittee, United States Senate
Former Member
Africa and Global Health Policy Subcommittee, United States Senate
Former Member
Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee, United States Senate
Former Member
Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee, United States Senate
Former Member
Children and Families Subcommittee, United States Senate
Former Member
Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee, United States Senate
Former Member
Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee, United States Senate
Former Member
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Security, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection, United States Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Former Member
House Armed Services Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
House Budget Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Former Member
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports
Former Member
Subcommittee on Space and Science
Former Member
Subcommittee on Tax Policy, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing