| State house | Florida |
|---|---|
| District | 40th |
| Birth date | June 22, 1999 (age 27) |
| Birth place | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Term start | September 2, 2025 |
| Predecessor | LaVon Bracy Davis |
| Education | Bethune-Cookman University (B.A.) |
RaShon Young (born June 22, 1999) is an American politician who is currently serving as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 40th district.[1] He was elected in a special election on September 2, 2025, to succeed incumbent LaVon Bracy Davis, who ran for state senate in a concurrent special election.[2]
The district is based in northern Orange County and includes the communities of Pine Hills, Lockhart, and portions of Fairview Shores.[3] Young became the first Generation Z Democrat to be elected to the Florida Legislature after his win.[2]
Personal life and career
Young was born on June 22, 1999, in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1] He graduated from Bethune-Cookman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications.[4][1][5] He worked as an engineer for NASA and as a chief of staff to representative LaVon Bracy Davis.[6][7] He attends the African Methodist Episcopal Church.[4][1]
References
- ^ "RaShon Young - 2024 - 2026 (Speaker Perez)". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ Schueler, McKenna (2025-09-03). "Democrats LaVon Bracy Davis and Rashon Young win Florida special election seats". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "ArcGIS - HD_40.pdf" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ Ogles, Jacob (2025-04-25). "RaShon Young becomes first candidate to file for HD 40 Special Election". Florida Politics. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ Lemongello, Steven (2025-06-21). "McCurdy, Young face off in House District 40 primary". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ Plummer, Kate (2025-09-03). "Democrats Overperform in Florida as They Cruise to Victory in Two Elections". Newsweek. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ Perry, Mitch (2025-09-04). "Florida Democrats say special election win margins bode well for 2026". Florida Phoenix. Retrieved 2025-09-05.