Caylin Young
Caylin Young | |
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Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 45th district | |
Assumed office January 11, 2023 Serving with Stephanie M. Smith and Jackie Addison | |
Preceded by | Chanel Branch |
Personal details | |
Born | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | October 18, 1987
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Public policy advisor |
Website | Campaign website |
Caylin A. Young (born October 18, 1987) is an American politician. He is a member of the
Background
Young graduated from Hampton University with a Bachelor's degree in mathematics. He later attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree.[2]
Young interned for the
In 2018, Young unsuccessfully ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 45, coming in fourth place with 12.1 percent of the vote.[3]
In December 2019, Young applied to fill a vacancy in the Maryland House of Delegates to serve the rest of the term of state delegate Cheryl Glenn, who resigned and pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges. In January 2020, the Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee voted to nominate Chanel Branch to the seat, with Young placing second behind Branch.[4] After the controversial vote, Young sought legal advice to challenge the results, arguing that succession votes have traditionally required four votes, whereas Branch got three.[5]
In January 2021, the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland hired Young to serve as its public policy director.[2][6][7] He left the ACLU in December to serve as the deputy director for the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights.[8]
In 2022, Young ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 45, running on a ticket with state senator
In the legislature
Young was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2023.[12] He is a member of the House Judiciary Committee.[13]
Political positions
In January 2024, Young attended and spoke at a rally at the Maryland State House to support a resolution calling on Maryland's congressional delegation to support a ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war.[14]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Melissa "Mel B." Bagley | 4,730 | 8.4 | |
Democratic | Sharon McCollough | 4,448 | 7.9 | |
Democratic | Brandon Scott | 4,386 | 7.8 | |
Democratic | Antonio "Tony" Glover | 4,110 | 7.3 | |
Democratic | Nina R. Harper | 4,021 | 7.1 | |
Democratic | Eric Booker | 3,608 | 6.4 | |
Democratic | Ronald N. Bailey | 3,473 | 6.2 | |
Democratic | Margie Fleming Brinkley | 3,324 | 5.9 | |
Democratic | Chanel Branch | 3,288 | 5.8 | |
Democratic | Caylin Young | 2,934 | 5.2 | |
Democratic | Marques Dent | 2,750 | 4.9 | |
Democratic | Jermaine A. Jones | 2,264 | 4.0 | |
Democratic | Mark Washington | 2,172 | 3.8 | |
Democratic | Steve Daviss | 2,096 | 3.7 | |
Democratic | Caron Brace | 1,847 | 3.3 | |
Democratic | Micah Mitchell | 1,749 | 3.1 | |
Democratic | Martin Edward Davis | 1,534 | 2.7 | |
Democratic | Clarence Tucker | 1,426 | 2.5 | |
Democratic | Charles U. Smith | 905 | 1.6 | |
Democratic | Matthew F. Stegman | 786 | 1.4 | |
Democratic | Samuel Pinkava | 612 | 1.1 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Talmadge Branch (incumbent) | 6,394 | 19.6 | |
Democratic | Cheryl Glenn (incumbent) | 5,792 | 17.8 | |
Democratic | Stephanie M. Smith | 4,486 | 13.7 | |
Democratic | Caylin Young | 3,955 | 12.1 | |
Democratic | Sharon McCollough | 2,886 | 8.8 | |
Democratic | Marques Dent | 2,705 | 8.3 | |
Democratic | Rita Church | 2,561 | 7.8 | |
Democratic | Linzy Jackson | 1,863 | 5.7 | |
Democratic | John D. Amankwah | 697 | 2.1 | |
Democratic | George Johnson | 686 | 2.1 | |
Democratic | Andy Pierre | 602 | 1.8 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jackie Addison | 9,577 | 25.3 | |
Democratic | Stephanie M. Smith (incumbent) | 8,638 | 22.9 | |
Democratic | Caylin Young | 8,567 | 22.7 | |
Democratic | Chanel Branch (incumbent) | 8,451 | 22.4 | |
Democratic | George Johnson | 2,567 | 6.8 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Stephanie M. Smith (incumbent) | 21,161 | 32.13 | |
Democratic | Jackie Addison | 20,912 | 31.75 | |
Democratic | Caylin Young | 19,963 | 30.31 | |
Republican | Antonio Barboza | 3,582 | 5.44 | |
Write-in | 246 | 0.37 |
References
- ^ "Members – Delegate Caylin Young". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Richman, Talia (January 20, 2020). "Maryland legislators target process for filling General Assembly vacancies, say it needs to be more democratic". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Richman, Talia (January 14, 2020). "Chanel Branch nominated to replace Baltimore Del. Cheryl Glenn in Maryland House after corruption scandal". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Anderson, Jessica (September 27, 2021). "The Maryland General Assembly passed sweeping policing reforms. Here's what goes into effect first". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Wiggins, Ovetta (February 25, 2021). "Push for police reform creates rift in Maryland's Democratic caucus". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Gaskill, Hannah (August 2, 2022). "Del. Chanel Branch loses her seat in the House as Baltimore City and County primary races settle". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Caylin A. Young, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 19, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. July 16, 2014.
- ^ "Official 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. July 31, 2018.
- ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. August 24, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. December 7, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
External links
- "Members – Delegate Caylin Young". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.