Kayla Young Explained

Kayla Young
State Delegate:West Virginia
Term Start:December 1, 2022
Birth Date:12 July 1988
Children:2
Education:West Virginia University (BA, MS)
Party:Democratic
Residence:South Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Constituency:56th district (2022–present)
Office:Member of the
West Virginia House of Delegates
Predecessor:
  • Amanda Estep-Burton
  • Andrew Robinson

Kayla Ann Young (born July 12, 1988) is an American politician serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 56th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on December 1, 2022.

Education

Young earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies and a Master of Science in integrated marketing from West Virginia University.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Young founded small businesses and non-profit organizations. She also worked in government relations for the West Virginia Environmental Council.[2] She was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in November 2022 and assumed office on December 1, 2022. She also served as the minority vice chair of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and House Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development Committee.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Kayla Young's Biography. 2021-08-22. Vote Smart.
  2. Web site: 2020-02-08. Kayla Young (District 35). 2021-08-22. ACLU West Virginia. en.
  3. Web site: Kayla Young. 2021-08-22. Ballotpedia. en.