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Rep. Bill Young (R-Fla.)

  • District: 10th District, West -- most of Pinellas County, St. Petersburg
  • Residence: Indian Shores
  • Born: December 16, 1930; Harmarville, Pa.
  • Religion: Methodist
  • Family: Wife, Beverly Young; six children
  • Education: St. Petersburg H.S., graduated 1948
  • Military Service: Fla. National Guard 1948-57
  • Political Highlights: Fla. Senate, 1960-70 (minority leader, 1966-70); U.S. House, 1971-present
  • Elected: Elected: 1970 (21st term)
  • Committee Assignments: Appropriations (Defense - Chairman; Military Construction-VA)
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State Information: 10th District, West -- most of Pinellas County, St. Petersburg

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general C.W. Young (R) 137,943 65.9%
Charlie Justice (D) 71,313 34.1%
2008 general C.W. Young (R) 182,781 60.7%
Bob Hackworth (D) 118,430 39.3%
2006 general C.W. Young (R) 131,488 65.9%
Samm Simpson (D) 67,950 34.1%
2004 general C.W. Young (R) 207,175 69.3%
Robert Derry (D) 91,658 30.7%
2002 general C.W. Young (R)   unopposed
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 52% John McCain: 47%
2004 John Kerry: 48% George W. Bush: 51%
2000 Al Gore: 49% George W. Bush: 47%

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