Steve Young (Alberta politician)

Steven Keith Young[1] (born May 17, 1969) is a Canadian politician who served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Edmonton-Riverview from 2012 until his defeat in 2015.[2] He was first elected April 23, 2012, and subsequently appointed to the role of the Chief Government Whip.

For the American politician, see Steve Young (Washington politician).

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

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 in round 5, 90th overall.[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
2015 Alberta general election: Edmonton-Riverview
Party Candidate Votes%±%
New DemocraticLori Sigurdson12,10862.78+41.64
Progressive ConservativeSteve Young3,73219.35-20.24
LiberalDonna Wilson1,4167.34-15.49
WildroseIan Crawford1,3507.00-7.78
Alberta PartyBrandon Beringer4872.53+0.87
GreenSandra Lange1350.70
IndependentGlenn Miller590.31
Total valid votes 19,287
Rejected, spoiled, and declined 128
Registered electors 31,416
Turnout 19,41561.80-2.43
New Democratic gain from Progressive Conservative Swing +30.94
Source(s)
Elections Alberta. "Electoral Division Results: Edmonton-Riverview". Retrieved 2018-09-14.
2012 Alberta general election: Edmonton-Riverview
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeSteve Young7,28839.59+4.56
LiberalArif Khan4,20222.83-27.78
New DemocraticLori Sigurdson3,89221.14+12.44
WildroseJohn Corie2,72114.78+12.55
Alberta PartyTimothy Wong3061.66
Total valid votes 18,409
Rejected, spoiled, and declined 203
Registered electors 28,975
Turnout 18,61264.23+16.70
Progressive Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +16.17
Source(s)
Elections Alberta. "Electoral Division Results: Edmonton-Riverview". Retrieved 2018-09-14.

References
  1. "Candidate financial statement: Steven K. Young". efpublic.elections.ab.ca. 23 August 202.
  2. Alberta Election 2012: Riding-by-riding results Archived 2012-04-24 at the Wayback Machine. The Globe and Mail, April 23, 2012.
  3. "Steve Young". hockeydb.com.
  4. "University of Alberta Goldenbears Alumni". goldenbearshockeyalumni.com.
  5. "Canada West Universities Athletic Association". Archived from the original on 2014-04-22. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  6. "Past Champions". cis-sic.ca.
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