Indiana U.S. Senator (Class 3) — Todd Christopher Young
Todd Christopher Young was born August 24, 1972, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and moved to Indiana as a child. He served as a U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer from 1995 to 2000, earning advanced degrees from the University of Chicago (M.B.A., 2000), University of London (M.A., 2001), and Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 2006). Young represents Indiana's senior Senate seat since 2017 and is known as a pragmatic conservative focused on fiscal responsibility, defense, technology innovation, and bipartisan problem-solving.
Secure the southern border and combat illegal immigration
Status: ongoing
Young has consistently advocated for border security throughout his tenure. In 2022, he focused campaign messaging on the 'Biden Border Crisis' and record immigration numbers. Young has voted for border security appropriations and supported Trump's border policies, though he has not spearheaded major new border legislation as a primary sponsor in this Congress.
Support conservative judicial nominees and protect the Constitution
Status: completed
Young has voted to confirm numerous Trump judicial nominees and strongly supported Justice Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. In 2022, he was one of 12 Republicans voting to advance the Respect for Marriage Act, showing willingness to balance conservative judicial picks with some social moderation. His voting record shows consistent support for conservative nominees across all three branches.
Outcompete China and strengthen American technological leadership
Status: completed
Young cosponsored and helped pass the landmark CHIPS and Science Act in 2022—a $280 billion bill to promote semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technology research. Described as his 'signature legislative accomplishment,' the law was signed on August 9, 2022. In 2026, Young continues this focus by introducing bills like the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act (S.3597), AI for Mainstreet Act (S.3586), and America's Living Library Act focused on biological datasets and AI. Young also recently co-authored America's Living Library Act to harness biological resources for research and national security.
Control federal spending and reduce the national debt
Status: ongoing
Young ran on reducing federal spending and opposed Biden-era spending bills including Build Back Better and the Inflation Reduction Act. In 2026, he is taking a more active role, leading the Fiscal Commission Act (introduced with Sens. John Curtis and Angus King) to create a bipartisan commission to stabilize spending and reduce national debt. However, his actual voting record is mixed—he supported various appropriations bills but opposed major Democratic spending packages.
End 'forever wars' and require congressional authorization for military action
Status: in-progress
Young in 2021 co-sponsored bipartisan legislation with Tim Kaine to repeal outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force from 1991 and 2002 related to Iraq, which passed as part of the 2026 NDAA. However, in January 2026, Young initially voted to advance a Venezuela war powers resolution but then flipped his vote after receiving Trump administration assurances that Congress would be consulted on future military operations. This shows commitment to the principle while also showing willingness to accept executive assurances.
Oppose abortion and protect life
Status: completed
Young has consistently supported pro-life legislation. He co-sponsored the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. In 2026, he led a letter to the Trump administration urging reinstatement of the Protect Life Rule to prevent taxpayer funding of abortion. He holds an 'A' rating from the National Right to Life Committee and 100% rating from pro-life groups.
