Gary F. Young is a former American politician from Idaho. Young was a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives.

On February 23, 1945, Young was born in Ottumwa, Iowa.^[1]

Young attended Mesa Junior College until 1965. Young attend Adams State College. In 1968, Young earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University.^[1]

In 1968, in military, Young was a member of the United States Army Reserve, until 1977.^[1]

In 1969, Young was a Sales Representative for Shell Chemical Company, until 1977.^[1]

In 1996, Young served as the Vice Chair of Latah County Republicans Central Committee, until 1998. In June 1998, Young served as the Chair of Latah County Republicans Central Committee, until 2000.^[1][2][3]

In 1997, Young became a Senior Marketing Representative for Novartis Crop Protection, until 1999.^[1]

On November 7, 2000, Young won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 5, seat B. Young defeated Shirley G. Ringo with 51.0% of the votes.^[4][1]

On November 5, 2002, as an incumbent, Young sought a seat in District 6, seat B unsuccessfully. Young was defeated by Shirley G. Ringo with 53.2% of the votes.^[5]

Young's wife is Lynne Young. They have two children. Young and his family live in Moscow, Idaho.^[1]