Caylin Young
American politician (born 1987)
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Caylin A. Young (born October 18, 1987) is an American politician. He is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 45 in Baltimore City. He previously served as the public policy director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland.[1]
Caylin Young | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 45th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Chanel Branch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1987 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Public policy advisor |
| Website | Campaign website |
Background
Young graduated from Hampton University with a Bachelor's degree in mathematics. He later attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree.[2]
Young interned for the Maryland Court of Appeals, served as a legal fellow to U.S. Senator Cory Booker, and was a legislative assistant for former state senator Nathaniel J. McFadden and former state delegate Cheryl Glenn. He also served as the legislative director for then-Baltimore City Council president Brandon Scott.[2] From January to December 2021, Young served as the director of public policy for the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland,[2][3][4] afterwards serving as the deputy director for the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights until January 2026.[5][6]
In 2018, Young unsuccessfully ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 45, coming in fourth place with 12.1 percent of the vote.[7] In December 2019, he applied to fill a vacancy in the Maryland House of Delegates to serve the rest of the term of state delegate Cheryl Glenn, who resigned and pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges. In January 2020, the Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee voted to nominate Chanel Branch to the seat, with Young placing second behind Branch.[8] After the controversial vote, Young sought legal advice to challenge the results, arguing that succession votes have traditionally required four votes, whereas Branch got three.[9] In 2022, Young ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 45, running on a ticket with state senator Cory McCray and Jackie Addison, a community activist.[10] He won the Democratic primary on July 19, narrowly defeating Branch by 116 votes.[11][12]
In the legislature
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Young was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2023.[13] He is a member of the House Judiciary Committee.[14] In February 2026, Young, alongside state delegates Sean Stinnett and Sarah Wolek, established the Maryland Muslim Caucus.[15]
Political positions
In January 2024, Young attended and spoke at a rally at the Maryland State House to support a resolution calling on Maryland's congressional delegation to support a ceasefire in the Gaza war.[16] During the 2026 legislative session, he supported the Not On Our Dime Act, which would require the Maryland Secretary of State to remove nonprofit organizations from the state's Registry of Charitable Solicitation if they knowingly support Israeli settlement activity.[17]
Personal life
Young's twin brother, Calvin Young III, is the former chief of staff to Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott.[18] He is a fan of the Baltimore Ravens.[19]
Legal troubles
In 2023, Young was twice accused of domestic violence by two different women, but the charges were dismissed after judges found there was "no statutory basis for relief".[20][21] In January 2026, Young was charged with second-degree assault following an incident in which he allegedly yelled at and struck a woman in the chest with a closed fist following an argument on New Year's Day.[22] Prosecutors dropped all charges against Young in February 2026.[23]
In March 2026, Baltimore Police Department footage was released from a domestic incident on New Years' Eve in December 2025 after a woman called the police when Young refused to return their 2-year-old child during a phone call. According to the woman, Young had allegedly removed her doorbell camera during a confrontation outside her residence the day prior. Young repeatedly identified himself to police as a state delegate and told one officer "I don't think I'm above the law. I'm on top."[24]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melissa "Mel B." Bagley | 4,730 | 8.4 | |
| Democratic | Sharon McCollough | 4,448 | 7.9 | |
| Democratic | Brandon Scott | 4,386 | 7.8 | |
| Democratic | Antonio "Tony" Glover | 4,110 | 7.3 | |
| Democratic | Nina R. Harper | 4,021 | 7.1 | |
| Democratic | Eric Booker | 3,608 | 6.4 | |
| Democratic | Ronald N. Bailey | 3,473 | 6.2 | |
| Democratic | Margie Fleming Brinkley | 3,324 | 5.9 | |
| Democratic | Chanel Branch | 3,288 | 5.8 | |
| Democratic | Caylin Young | 2,934 | 5.2 | |
| Democratic | Marques Dent | 2,750 | 4.9 | |
| Democratic | Jermaine A. Jones | 2,264 | 4.0 | |
| Democratic | Mark Washington | 2,172 | 3.8 | |
| Democratic | Steve Daviss | 2,096 | 3.7 | |
| Democratic | Caron Brace | 1,847 | 3.3 | |
| Democratic | Micah Mitchell | 1,749 | 3.1 | |
| Democratic | Martin Edward Davis | 1,534 | 2.7 | |
| Democratic | Clarence Tucker | 1,426 | 2.5 | |
| Democratic | Charles U. Smith | 905 | 1.6 | |
| Democratic | Matthew F. Stegman | 786 | 1.4 | |
| Democratic | Samuel Pinkava | 612 | 1.1 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Talmadge Branch (incumbent) | 6,394 | 19.6 | |
| Democratic | Cheryl Glenn (incumbent) | 5,792 | 17.8 | |
| Democratic | Stephanie M. Smith | 4,486 | 13.7 | |
| Democratic | Caylin Young | 3,955 | 12.1 | |
| Democratic | Sharon McCollough | 2,886 | 8.8 | |
| Democratic | Marques Dent | 2,705 | 8.3 | |
| Democratic | Rita Church | 2,561 | 7.8 | |
| Democratic | Linzy Jackson | 1,863 | 5.7 | |
| Democratic | John D. Amankwah | 697 | 2.1 | |
| Democratic | George Johnson | 686 | 2.1 | |
| Democratic | Andy Pierre | 602 | 1.8 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jackie Addison | 9,577 | 25.3 | |
| Democratic | Stephanie M. Smith (incumbent) | 8,638 | 22.9 | |
| Democratic | Caylin Young | 8,567 | 22.7 | |
| Democratic | Chanel Branch (incumbent) | 8,451 | 22.4 | |
| Democratic | George Johnson | 2,567 | 6.8 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie M. Smith (incumbent) | 21,161 | 32.13 | |
| Democratic | Jackie Addison | 20,912 | 31.75 | |
| Democratic | Caylin Young | 19,963 | 30.31 | |
| Republican | Antonio Barboza | 3,582 | 5.44 | |
| Write-in | 246 | 0.37 | ||