Marian Young, the first wife of Rep. C.W. Bill Young, was the first donor to the Max Linn campaign to defeat her ex-husband for Pinellas County’s District 10 seat.

Reached Friday at her home, Marian Young, 76 of Madeira Beach, said her support for Linn isn’t about his political positions.

"I’m with him considering we’re friends," she said, declining to comment further. Linn said he used to be her financial

Marian and Bill Young were married more than 30 years but divorced in 1985. Young thereupon married Beverly Angello, his current wife. They have three sons.

According to the Federal Election Commission, Marian Young donated $2,300 on March 5, about a week before Linn formally announced his candidacy at the Greater Pinellas Democratic Club.

–Stephanie Garry, Times Staff Writer

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