Caylin Young

Caylin Young
Young in 2023
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 45th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 11, 2023
Preceded byChanel Branch
Personal details
Born (1987-10-18) October 18, 1987
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
OccupationPublic policy advisor
WebsiteCampaign website

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]

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

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]

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

Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee District 45 election, 2014[25]
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
Maryland House of Delegates District 45 Democratic primary election, 2018[26]
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
Maryland House of Delegates District 45 Democratic primary election, 2022[27]
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
Maryland House of Delegates District 45 election, 2022[28]
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

References

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  2. ^ a b c Kurtz, Josh (January 12, 2021). "Md. ACLU Hires a Public Policy Director". Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  3. ^ Anderson, Jessica (September 27, 2021). "The Maryland General Assembly passed sweeping policing reforms. Here's what goes into effect first". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  4. ^ Wiggins, Ovetta (February 25, 2021). "Push for police reform creates rift in Maryland's Democratic caucus". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  5. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (December 20, 2021). "ACLU of Maryland Announces New Interim Policy Director, 2022 Legislative Priorities". Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  6. ^ Segelbaum, Dylan; Opilo, Emily (January 12, 2026). "Baltimore Del. Caylin Young resigns from city job following assault charge". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  7. ^ Richman, Talia (January 20, 2020). "Maryland legislators target process for filling General Assembly vacancies, say it needs to be more democratic". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  8. ^ Richman, Talia (January 14, 2020). "Chanel Branch nominated to replace Baltimore Del. Cheryl Glenn in Maryland House after corruption scandal". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  9. ^ Kazanjian, Glynis (January 15, 2020). "Candidate Who Sought Dist. 45 Appointment to Consult With Attorney on Controversial Vote". Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  10. ^ Kurtz, Josh (July 7, 2022). "As the Primary Approaches, Some Legislative Teams Are More Fractured Than Others". Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  11. ^ Kurtz, Josh (July 20, 2022). "Eckardt, 5 other state lawmakers appear to have lost their primaries; others could still fall". Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  12. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (August 2, 2022). "Del. Chanel Branch loses her seat in the House as Baltimore City and County primary races settle". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  13. ^ "Caylin A. Young, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 19, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  14. ^ Gaines, Danielle E. (January 5, 2023). "Jones announces new Democratic caucus, committee leaders for 2023 General Assembly session". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  15. ^ Ford, William J.; Sears, Bryan P. (February 17, 2026). "Crosby out, Collins in, a Muslim Caucus forms and Nkongolo reflects on Lincoln, in political notes". Maryland Matters. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  16. ^ Ford, William J.; Sears, Bryan P. (January 27, 2024). "Mega-notes: With updates on the Capital Beltway, calls for peace in Annapolis, the Senate primary, immigration, Keith Olbermann and other miscreants, and Ravens fever". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  17. ^ Pitts, Jonathan M. (March 13, 2026). "Jewish groups slam cluster of bills before legislature as 'anti-Israel'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  18. ^ Opilo, Emily (March 31, 2025). "Mayor Brandon Scott taps longtime friend Calvin Young as chief of staff". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  19. ^ Kurtz, Josh Kurtz; Ford, William J.; Brown, Danielle J. (January 24, 2025). "Football fans commandeer the House, Moore's team grows, fair wage turns to voters, more notes". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  20. ^ Costello, Darcy (May 1, 2023). "Misdemeanor assault charge dropped against Baltimore Del. Caylin Young". The Capital. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
  21. ^ Collins, Gary; Daniels, Keith (August 4, 2023). "Maryland delegate Caylin Young to go to court over assault charges: Second brush with law". WBFF. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  22. ^ Parker, Luke (January 8, 2026). "Baltimore Del. Caylin Young accused of misdemeanor assault in New Year's road incident". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  23. ^ Segelbaum, Dylan (February 23, 2026). "Prosecutors drop assault case against Del. Caylin Young". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  24. ^ Collins, Gary (March 9, 2026). "'I'm a local elected official': Bodycam shows clash between Baltimore police and lawmaker". WBFF-TV. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  25. ^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. July 16, 2014.
  26. ^ "Official 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. July 31, 2018.
  27. ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. August 24, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
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