

Donald Young
Republican | Alaska
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Donald Young
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., At Large
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Chico State College, Chico, CA, BA, 1958
Yuba Junior College, Yuba, CA, AA, 1952
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army - 41st Tank Battalion, Private First Class, 1955-1957
AFFILIATIONS
Alaska Executive Board, Member, National Rifle Association
Board of Directors, National Education Society, Member
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, Member, Safari Club International
Member, Boone & Crocket, Member
Shriners, Member, Elks
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Alaska State Senate, 1970-1973
Alaska State House, 1966-1970
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2015-16
100%
2014
52%, 75%†
2015
73%
2015-16
69%
2015-16
100%, 61%†
2016
53%, 55%†
2015
44%, 50%†
2015-16
49%, 41%†
2015
37%
2015-16
|100%
2014
|52%, 75%†
2015
|73%
2015-16
|69%
2015-16
|100%, 61%†
2016
|53%, 55%†
2015
|44%, 50%†
2015-16
|49%, 41%†
2015
|37%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015
48%, 42%†
2013
50%, 30%†
2015-16
20%
2014
10%
2015-16
0%
2015
0%
2015-16
|20%
2014
|10%
2015-16
|0%
2015
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Rifle Association
National Right to Life
LIBERAL (2)
American Federation of Government Employees
United Auto Workers
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Dave Reichert
Mike Huckabee
National Republican Congressional Committee
Republican Women's Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (31)
American Success PAC
Americans for Common Sense Government
Arkansas for Leadership PAC
Badger Fund
Committee for the Preservation of Capitalism
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (38)
Airline Pilots Association
American Federation of Government Employees
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Maritime Officers
American Postal Workers Union
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
No Answer
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Neutral
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Disagree
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Constitution, Voters, Congress, Supreme Court, Industry, Academia, Media
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe that the act of abortion is unacceptable unless the life or health of the mother is endangered by her pregnancy or in cases where rape or incest is involved.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
No Answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a God fearing man. I regularly attend service and am an ardent study of the bible.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorsement: http://www.alaskansfordonyoung.com/latest-news/young-receives-endorsement-of-u-s-chamber-of-commerce/ Gov Track Report Card: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/don_young/400440/report-card/2015
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
Akfordy@gmail.com
Additional comment from candidate:
No Answer
If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.
Invest in America’s Future
Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.