Biography
Michael Young is the Republican candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives, District 21, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces incumbent Democrat Will Jobe.[1][2] Young is a business owner and president who serves on the Independence Planning Commission and as treasurer of the Jackson County Republican Committee.[1][3]
Michael Young said in a Ballotpedia survey that he is a husband, father of four sons and grandfather of 11, and the owner of the businesses Miracle Method and Vertical Care.[3] He said he serves on the Planning Commission and the FIFA World Cup Advisory Committee for the City of Independence, on the Board of Resource Health, and as treasurer of the Jackson County Republican Committee.[3]
Young advanced from the Republican primary on August 4, 2026.[1] In the survey, he described himself as the Common Sense Candidate and listed lowering taxes, reducing government overreach and upholding constitutional freedoms as policy interests.[3]
- 1.Michael Young - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Michael Young - Candidate Connection survey responses (Ballotpedia) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Missouri House District 21
Michael Young is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Missouri House District 21 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.