Yolanda Young

Yolanda Young (Democratic Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 22. She assumed office on January 8, 2020. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Young (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 22. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Voters want honest representatives who fulfill their duty to advocate for their needs and desires, keeping open lines of communication throughout their tenure. As the incumbent candidate in this race, I have an established track record of continually gaining the trust of my constituents through communicating with them regularly, understanding their needs, and doing what I say I will do. In my time at the legislature, I have built relationships and moved policy, ensuring I am voting in the interest of my constituents. In doing so, I have gained the trust of my constituents.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Healthcare (including mental healthcare) should be a right that is afforded to all Missourians, not just to those who are more affluent or because one’s health insurance is tied to their employment. A model like this leaves out far too many people, especially the most vulnerable.Although minimum wages in Missouri will be $12/hr in 2023, it is still not in alignment with the federal minimum wage of $15/hr. Missouri workers deserve to have sustainable, living wages and benefits that help them keep up with everyday struggles of living and increased inflation.There is a lack of adequate funding for our public schools in urban and rural areas. This negatively impacts class sizes, student resources, and the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers. We need to make sure funds for public education are not diverted and the schools are truly "fully funded".

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm personally passionate about protecting voting rights and increasing voter participation. We need to make voting easier, not harder by creating more opportunities for voters to cast their ballots. Some ways of increasing participation could be enacting automatic registration, same-day registration, no-excuse absentee voting periods prior to elections, and making election day a holiday.

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