William Albin Young (May 17, 1860 – March 12, 1928) was an American politician and businessman fromVirginia. Young was twice elected to theUnited States House of Representatives, though his election was successfully contested each time by Richard A. Wise, who then claimed the seat.

Born inNorfolk, Virginia, Young attended public schools and St. Mary's Academy inNorfolk. He studied law, but abandoned it before obtaining a license and devoted himself to mercantile pursuits. He subsequently served as clerk of the circuit and corporation courts of the city of Norfolk for six years.

In 1892, Young served as delegate to theDemocratic National Convention. He was the Democratic candidate for the 1896 election to the U.S. House of Representatives for thesecond district. Having won the election, Young presented credentials as a member-elect to theFifty-fifth Congress and served from March 4, 1897, to April 26, 1898. Young was succeeded byRichard A. Wise, who successfully contested the election and took over the seat.

Young stood for election again in 1898, and again appeared to win the election. Accordingly, he presented credentials as a member-elect to theFifty-sixth Congress. Young served from March 4, 1899, to March 12, 1900, when he was again succeeded by Richard A. Wise, who successfully contested the 1898 election as well.

Young engaged in the real estate business at Norfolk, where he died March 12, 1928. He was interred in St. Mary's Cemetery.

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