| Tom Young Jr. | |
| State Senate: | South Carolina |
| District: | 24th |
| Term Start: | 2013 |
| Predecessor: | Greg Ryberg |
| State House1: | South Carolina |
| District1: | 81st |
| Term Start1: | 2008 |
| Term End1: | 2012 |
| Predecessor1: | Robert S. Perry Jr. |
| Successor1: | Don L. Wells |
| Birth Date: | 8 October 1971 |
| Birth Place: | Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Profession: | Attorney, business owner |
| Alma Mater: | University of South Carolina (BA, JD) |
| Party: | Republican |
Tom Young Jr. (born October 8, 1971) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 24th District (Aiken County), serving since 2012.[1] He is a member of the Republican party.[2]
Young was born on October 8, 1971 in Aiken, South Carolina, to Delly and Tom Sr. Young. He attended the University of South Carolina, receiving a B.A. in 1993 and and. JD from their law school in 1996. During his undergraduate degree, he was Student Body President (1992-93) and a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Young represented the 81s district in the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012.
In 2012, Young ran for the seat vacated by Republican incumbent W. Greg Ryberg.[3]
In 2016, Young ran unopposed.[4]
In 2020, Young ran in an uncontested race.
In 2024, Young will face Democratic challenger, Dee Elder, in the general election in November.[5]
Yong lives in Aiken, South Carolina with his wife, Heather, and 2 children. He is a member of St. John's United Methodist Church.