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Steve Young (Alberta politician)

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Steve Young
MLA for Edmonton-Riverview
In office
April 23, 2012 – May 5, 2015
Preceded byKevin Taft
Succeeded byLori Sigurdson
Personal details
Bornsmall
(1969-05-17) May 17, 1969 (age 55)
Calgary, Alberta
Diedsmall
Resting placesmall
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Leanne Young, Q.C.
ChildrenAbbey and Taylor
Parent
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Residence(s)Crestwood, Edmonton
Alma materUniversity of Alberta
OccupationLaw Instructor, Former Police Officer

Steven Keith Young[1] (born May 17, 1969) is a Canadian politician serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Edmonton-Riverview.[2] He was first elected April 23, 2012, and subsequently appointed to the role of the Chief Government Whip.

Early life

Young was born in Calgary, Alberta and after moving to the Edmonton area grew up on an acreage south east of Sherwood Park in Strathcona County.

Hockey was a strong interest and saw him play Major Junior Hockey in the Western Hockey League from 1986 to 1990. The New York Islanders selected Young in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.[3]

Young attended the University of Alberta and played for the Alberta Golden Bears Hockey Team.[4] While there, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed.), won three Canada West League Championships (1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93),[5] and a CIS National Title (1991–92).[6]

Electoral history

2012 Alberta general election: Edmonton-Riverview
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Steve Young 7,288 39.59 +4.56
Liberal Arif Khan 4,202 22.83 -27.78
New Democratic Lori Sigurdson 3,892 21.14 +12.44
Wildrose John Corie 2,721 14.78 +12.55
Alberta Party Timothy Wong 306 1.66
Total valid votes 18,409
Rejected, spoiled, and declined 203
Registered electors 28,975
Turnout 18,612 64.23 +16.70
Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +16.17
Source(s)
Elections Alberta. "Electoral Division Results: Edmonton-Riverview". Retrieved 2018-09-14.

References

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