Donald Edwin Young (June 9, 1933 – March 18, 2022) was an American politician and educator who served as the U.S. representative for Alaska’s at-large congressional district from 1973 until his death.
Don was born on June 9, 1933, in Meridian, Sutter County, California. Young was said to have attended Yuba college where he earned an associate’s degree in education.
He was said to have served in the army from the year 1955 to 1957.
How Long Has Don Young Been Alaska Representative?
Don Young is said to have been the representative for Alaska from the year 1973 until his death. He served as the representative for Alaska for 49 years.
Don Young Wiki
| 45th Dean of the United States House of Representatives | |
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| In office December 5, 2017 – March 18, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | John Conyers |
| Succeeded by | Hal Rogers |
| Chair of the House Transportation Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Bud Shuster |
| Succeeded by | Jim Oberstar |
| Chair of the House Resources Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | George Miller |
| Succeeded by | James V. Hansen |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alaska’s at-large district |
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| In office March 6, 1973 – March 18, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Nick Begich |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Alaska Senate from the I district |
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| In office January 11, 1971 – March 6, 1973 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Haggland |
| Succeeded by | George Silides |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 16th district |
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| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1971 |
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| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Mayor of Fort Yukon | |
| In office 1964–1967 |
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| Preceded by | Mardo Solomon |
| Succeeded by | Robert Mott |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Donald Edwin Young
June 9, 1933 |
| Died | March 18, 2022 (aged 88) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Lu Fredson
(m. 1963; died 2009) Anne Garland Walton
(m. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Yuba College California State University, Chico (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1955–1957 |
| Unit | 41st Tank Battalion |
