Don Young sought his 26th term in Congress at the time of his death. Campaigning can often be the most challenging part of serving in politics, but not to Don Young.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - State Sen. Josh Revak spent six years as an aide to the late Rep. Don Young. Working for Young in the Capitol, Revak found someone who became more than just a boss.
Many people, including Revak, found the longtime Congressman had a larger than life persona as someone who loved to share his experiences. He relished it, say many of those who knew him best, including one of his challengers in this year’s election.
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