Bob Young (Ohio politician)

Bob Young (born May 4, 1982) is an American businessman, auctioneer, and politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He assumed office on January 1, 2021 and resigned on October 2, 2023.

Career
Prior to serving in the House, Young was a member of the Green, Ohio City Council. He also owns an auctioning company. Young ran for and won the 2020 election for the 36th district of the Ohio House of Representatives, defeating Democratic nominee Matt Shaughnessy.

Personal life
Young is married and has four children.

On July 9, 2023, Young was charged with two counts of domestic violence and one count of disrupting public service. The account of the incident alleges that Young struck his wife in the face with an open hand, an act that was witnessed by one of their four children.

In light of the charges, Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens asked Young to resign. In response, Young stated that he planned to remain in office.

On August 28, 2023 Young was arrested a second time for violating his wife's protection order.

On September 8, 2023, Young announced that he would be resigning effective October 2.