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Summary

Biographical

Family:

Education

• Chico State College - BA, education (1958)

• Yuba Junior College (Marysville, Calif.) - AA, education (1952)

• Sutter (Calif.) Union High School - Diploma (1951)

Office History

Election Results

• 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 54.40%

  Republican
  Alyse Surratt Galvin, 45.26%

  Democrat

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  Mary Sattler Peltola, 40.19%

  Democrat (Special Election, Aug. 16, 2022)
  Sarah Palin, 31.27%

  Republican (Special Election, Aug. 16, 2022)
  Nicholas Begich III (Nick), 28.53%

  Republican (Special Election, Aug. 16, 2022)
  Runoff election
  Mary Sattler Peltola, 51.50%

  Democrat (Special Election, Aug. 16, 2022)
  Sarah Palin, 48.52%

  Republican (Special Election, Aug. 16, 2022)

• 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 53.08%

  Republican
  Alyse Surratt Galvin, 46.50%

  Independent

• 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 50.32%

  Republican
  Steve Lindbeck, 36.02%

  Democrat
  Jim C. McDermott, 10.31%

  Libertarian
  Bernie Souphanavong, 2.95%

  Non-designated

• 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 50.97%

  Republican
  Forrest A. Dunbar, 40.97%

  Democrat
  Jim C Mcdermott, 7.61%

  Libertarian

• 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 63.94%

  Republican
  Sharon M Cissna, 28.61%

  Democrat
  Jim C Mcdermott, 5.19%

  Libertarian
  Ted Gianoutsos, 1.93%

  Non-designated

• 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 68.96%

  Republican
  Harry T Crawford Jr, 30.51%

  Democrat

• 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 50.14%

  Republican
  Ethan A. Berkowitz, 44.97%

  Democrat
  Don R Wright, 4.50%

  Alaskan Independence

• 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 56.57%

  Republican
  Diane E. Benson, 40.01%

  Democrat
  Alexander Crawford, 1.72%

  Libertarian

• 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 71.07%

  Republican
  Thomas M Higgins, 22.36%

  Democrat
  Timothy A Feller, 3.81%

  Green
  Alvin A Anders, 2.39%

  Libertarian

• 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 74.51%

  Republican
  Clifford Greene, 17.28%

  Democrat
  Russell Deforest, 6.34%

  Green
  Rob Clift, 1.67%

  Libertarian

• 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 69.56%

  Republican
  Clifford Mark Greene, 16.54%

  Democrat
  Anna C Young, 8.18%

  Green
  Jim Dore, 3.68%

  Independence Party
  Leonard J Len Karpinski, 1.75%

  Libertarian

• 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 62.55%

  Republican
  Jim Duncan, 34.59%

  Democrat
  John J G Johnny Grames, 2.65%

  Green

• 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 59.41%

  Republican
  Georgianna Georg Lincoln, 36.42%

  Democrat
  William J Nemec II, 2.15%

  Alaskan Independence
  John J G Johnny Grames, 1.93%

  Green

• 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 56.92%

  Republican
  Tony Smith, 32.74%

  Democrat
  Joni Jonni Whitmore, 10.22%

  Green

• 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 46.78%

  Republican
  John S. Devens, 42.82%

  Democrat
  Michael States, 6.29%

  Alaskan Independence
  Mike Milligan, 3.99%

  Green

• 1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 51.66%

  Republican
  John S. Devens, 47.84%

  Democrat

• 1989 (Nov. 8, 1988 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 62.50%

  Republican
  Peter Gruenstein, 37.25%

  Democrat

• 1987 (Nov. 4, 1986 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 56.47%

  Republican
  Pegge Begich, 41.08%

  Democrat
  Betty Belle Blue Breck, 2.32%

  Libertarian

• 1985 (Nov. 6, 1984 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 55.02%

  Republican
  Pegge Begich, 41.68%

  Democrat
  Betty Breck, 3.15%

  Independent

• 1983 (Nov. 2, 1982 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 70.84%

  Republican
  Dave Carlson, 28.72%

  Democrat

• 1981 (Nov. 4, 1980 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 73.79%

  Republican
  Kevin Pat Parnell, 25.82%

  Democrat

• 1979 (Nov. 7, 1978 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 55.41%

  Republican
  Patrick Rodey, 44.43%

  Democrat

• 1977 (Nov. 2, 1976 election)

  At-Large Congressional District of Alaska
  Donald Edwin Young (Don), 70.83%

  Republican
  Eben Hopson, 28.93%

  Democrat

Employment History

• Tugboat and barge captain (1968-1972)

• Bureau of Indian Affairs (1959-1968)

  Educator, Fort Yukon School

Associated Organizations

Place of worship:

• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Fort Yukon, Alaska)

Election campaign:

• Rep. Don Young Constitutional Defense Fund (Alaska)

• Alaskans for Don Young Inc.

Board membership:

• National Rifle Association

  Member, Board of Directors

Membership:

• U.S. Junior Chamber

• Lions Clubs International

• Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

• National Education Association

Own leadership PAC:

• Midnight Sun PAC

Owner:

• El Dorado Arizona Farms LLC (Feb. 2014-March 2022)

  Co-Owner

Board membership:

• Institute of American Indian Arts (2008-2022)

  Ex Officio Member, Board of Trustees

Elected office:

• Fort Yukon (Alaska) City Council (1960-1968)

  Councilmember

• City of Fort Yukon, Alaska (1964-1967)

  Mayor

Awards

• Honorary Doctor of Law (University of Alaska Fairbanks)

• Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)

• Jefferson-Hamilton Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)

• Award for Work Combating AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (ONE Campaign) (March 2020)

• Guardian of Small Business (National Federation of Independent Business Inc.) (2020)

• Hunger Action Hero (Food Bank of Alaska) (Nov. 2019)

• True Blue Award (Family Research Council Action) (April 2019)

• Distinguished Community Health Defender Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2019)

• Legislator Award (International Association of Drilling Contractors) (June 2018)

• Thomas Jefferson Award (International Foodservice Distributors Association) (April 2018)

• Freedom to Fly Award (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) (March 2018)

• Porker of the Month (Citizens Against Government Waste) (Aug. 2017)

• Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award (National Association of Manufacturers) (Oct. 2016)

• Defender of Housing (National Association of Home Builders) (Sept. 2016)

• Guardian of Small Business (National Federation of Independent Business Inc.) (Sept. 2016)

• Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (Aug. 2016)

• Hero of Main Street (National Retail Federation) (July 2015)

• Charles Dick Medal of Merit (National Guard Association of the United States) (May 2015)

• Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award (60 Plus Association) (Oct. 2014)

• Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2014)

• Congressional Lifetime Achievement Award (National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development) (Feb. 2012)

• Denali Award (Alaska Federation of Natives Inc.) (Oct. 2010)

• Leadership Award (Association for Commuter Transportation) (April 2009)

• Commodore Ellsworth P. Bertholf Award for Exceptional Congressional Leadership (U.S. Coast Guard) (Nov. 2005)

• Outstanding Leadership Award (Parents Anonymous Inc.) (Feb. 2005)

• Walter J. Hickel Award (Commonwealth North Inc.) (June 2004)

• Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (March 2002)

• Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (Feb. 1999)

• Salute to Congress Award (International Propeller Club of the United States) (1999)

• Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award (60 Plus Association) (Oct. 1998)

• Award (National Farmers Union) (Sept. 1998)

• Pro-Senior Tax Cut Award (USA Next) (Sept. 1998)

• Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (Feb. 1997)

• Golden Bulldog Award (Watchdogs of the Treasury Inc.) (Sept. 1996)

• Meritorious Service Award (Seniors Coalition) (Sept. 1996)

• Thomas Jefferson Award (International Foodservice Distributors Association) (June 1996)

Military History

• U.S. Army (1955-1957)

  Served in U.S. Army's 41st Tank Division

Official Signature

Privately Financed Travel

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Congressional Staff

Caught Our Eye

• Rep. Peltola enlists lobbyist in pro-fish quest

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on June 22, 2023
  Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) has hired a maritime and environmental lobbyist to help in her mission to save Alaska's fishing industry. read more

• House staffers took home big bonuses in 2021

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on March 8, 2022
  House staffers ended 2021 with the highest holiday bonuses of any non-election year in at least two decades, according to LegiStorm estimates. read more

• For House staffers, end-of-year bonuses shrank in 2019

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on March 16, 2020
  House staffers ended 2019 with the smallest bonuses in four years, according to LegiStorm estimates. read more

• Democrats lead House in 2019 office spending

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on March 9, 2020
  Democrats led the House in 2019 office spending, according to LegiStorm data. read more

• Environmental group adds GOP staffer

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Nov. 15, 2019
  An environmental sustainability group has picked up a GOP House aide. read more

• Rep. Young snags a lobbyist

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Sept. 19, 2019
  Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) has added a lobbyist to his legislative team. read more

• Ex-Reps. Capuano and Renacci took to 2018 with loose purse strings

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on March 18, 2019
  Two representatives who lost contentious election races used up almost all their official budgets, ending the year with less than one percent left unspent even before the typical spending that gets accounted for only after year's end. read more

• Wood-products group harvests Rep. Young aide

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Dec. 13, 2017
  Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), chair emeritus of the House Natural Resources Committee, has lost his top adviser on natural resource, environment and energy policy. read more

• Sullivan hires lobbyist on hunting, fishing issues

  Posted by Jenna Ebersole on Aug. 26, 2015
  Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) has hired a government relations associate who lobbied on behalf of sportsmen, conservation and wildfire funding.  read more

• Third generation of Alcades arrives on Capitol Hill

  Posted by John Sugden on July 14, 2014
  The Alcalde family dynasty of politics and influence has reached its third generation. read more

• Abramoff probe ends with another conviction

  Posted by LegiStorm on Feb. 11, 2011
  It seems the scandalous saga of Jack Abramoff has finally reached its end. read more

• Everyone was doing it!

  Posted by LegiStorm on Jan. 27, 2011
  "But everyone did it" may not hold up as a legal defense, but the argument of a former Hill staffer implicated in the Jack Abramoff scandal provides an interesting look at the workings of Capitol Hill in its wilder days.Fraser Verrusio, a former staffer to Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), is on trial for accusations he illegally acepted a free trip and tickets to the 2003 World Series and then lied about it in financial disclosures. read more

• Court records: Alaskan congressman took unreported gifts

  Posted by LegiStorm on Oct. 26, 2009
  Once again, an Alaskan legislator is in hot water over allegedly receiving gifts that were not listed on his financial disclosure forms. read more

• Aftershocks continue in Abramoff case

  Posted by LegiStorm on March 6, 2009
  About a month after his name was linked to the Jack Abramoff scandal, former staffer Fraser Verrusio was charged today for accepting a free trip from lobbyists in 2003. read more

• More news in the Abramoff scandal

  Posted by LegiStorm on Feb. 5, 2009
  The Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal won't die. read more