1. From 1996 to 2008, Richard D. Young served as the Democratic leader of the state senate, but he resigned to consider running for governor of Indiana.
2. Young served as the Minority Leader Pro Tempore from 2008 until 2014.
3. Young joined the Rural Caucus as a member and co-founder.
4. Young served as the top Democrat on the committees for local government and agriculture and natural resources.