Paul H. Scott
Paul H. Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | David Robertson[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1982[1] |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Relations | Harold and R. Paula Scott, Parents[2] |
| Alma mater | Grand Blanc High School University of Michigan Harvard University |
| Website | votepaulscott.com |
Paul Scott (1982) is an American politician from Grand Blanc, Michigan.
Life
Scott grew up in the Grand Blanc, MI . He received his high school diploma from Grand Blanc High School. He attended the University of Michigan where he received a bachelor's degree in economics and political science. Then he attended Harvard University where he received a master's degree in public policy. He was hired by the Gallup organization's World Poll Division during graduate school. Seeking a law degree, he attended George Washington University Law School for a year before transferring to University of Michigan where is received his Juris Doctorate. He has not yet taken the bar exam. He has one son born in 2011 from a former staff member on his campaign. They were neither married nor engaged. He is up for re-election for state representative in 2012.
Political life
Scott ran for the Michigan State House of Representatives in 2008. He first face off against pilot James B. Swenor and businessman Vince Lorraine in the Republican primary[1] and won with 41 percent of the vote. He then stood against Michael J. Thorp in the general election[2] and defeated him.[3]
In 2010, he won reelection to the Michigan House of Representatives, 51st District defeating, Art Reyes.[4]
| Election Year | Votes | Opponent's Votes |
Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 29,919 | 26,587 | Michael J. Thorp[3] |
| 2010 | 22,509 | 15,275 | Art Reyes (D)[4] |
Secretary of State 2010
After one term as state rep, Paul ran for Secretary of State, where he was soundly defeated.
2011 Recall Campaign
In 2011, voters and interest groups opposed to Scott's actions as the chair of the House Education Committee launched a recall effort against him. While recall supporters collected enough signatures to put the recall on the November, 2011 election ballot in his district, Scott launched a legal challenge against the recall[5] that has placed its status in doubt.[6] Scott's appeal claims that the recall language on the ballot is unclear, which both recall supporters and the Genessee County Election Commission reject.
Scott was one of roughly 20 Michigan elected officials targeted for recall efforts in 2011, primarily by voters and interest groups opposed to changes in state education funding mechanisms, taxation of some retirement income and perceived opposition to labor unions.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d Zaher, Julia (May 16, 2008). "Republican candidates outline plans for the 51st District house". Flint Journal The Flint Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
- ^ a b Longley, Kristin (August 06, 2008). "Paul Scott: 'We showed a minority can win in any district'; Scott to face Michael J. Thorp for state House seat in Novemberv". Flint Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b "November 2008 general election results for contested races in Flint Journal coverage area". The Flint Journal. November 05, 2008. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Raymer, Marjory (November 03, 2010). "Genesee County election results at a glance". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Scott files appeal in attempt to stave off recall effort". The Flint Journal. August 5, 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
- ^ "Paul Scott recall hangs on court decision". The Flint Journal. October 7, 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
- ^ "Rep. Paul Scott recall organizer: 'We will defeat him'". The Flint Journal. July 18, 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
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