Elizabeth Scott (politician)
Elizabeth Scott | |
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.jpg) Elizabeth Scott in 2010 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kirk Pearson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1966 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Monroe, Wash. |
| Alma mater | Southern Illinois University Carbondale Seattle Pacific University |
| Website | www.elizabethscottforcongress.com |
Elizabeth Scott is a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives from the 39th legislative district. She ran unsuccessfully for the state house in 2010 in the "heavily Democratic"[1] 21st district, but since moved to the 39th district and was first elected to office there in 2012.
Background
A self-identified strong proponent of individual rights and liberties, she has been a featured speaker at Tea Party events in Everett, Monroe, Olympia, and Puyallup from Tax Day 2009 until the present, speaking to audiences as large as four thousand people.[citation needed] In 2009, Scott served on the Edmonds Citizens' Levy Review Committee, where she argued against a proposed multimillion-dollar tax increase. A self-described "Midwest farm girl," Scott is also a member of the Washington State Farm Bureau, the National Rifle Association, and the Snohomish County Chapter of the Citizens' Alliance for Property Rights.[2]
2010 Campaign
On July 4, Scott announced her candidacy for 21st Legislative District State Representative, position 2.[3] In the top-two primary Scott bested two fellow candidates, a Republican and an independent, to advance to the general election against incumbent democrat Marko Liias.[4] She was endorsed by state Republican leaders including then Attorney General Rob McKenna and U.S. Senate candidate Dino Rossi. In the general election, she reportedly won over 21,000 votes (45.6%), yet Liias still comfortably won by a margin of about 4,000 votes.[5]
State Legislator
After the 2010 loss, Scott moved to Monroe, in the more rural 39th legislative district. She ran for the open representative, position 2 seat left by Kirk Pearson, who was in turn running for the open state senate. Scott won second place in a crowded top-two primary against three Republicans and two Democrats, narrowly edging out Republican Monroe mayor Robert G. Zimmerman to face first place Eleanor Walters in the general election.[6] Scott won the November election, 53% to Walters' 47%.[7]
In her 2014 re-election bid Scott quadrupled her margin of victory from 6 percentage points to 24 (63% to 37%). [8]
Congressional Campaign
In 2015, Elizabeth Scott announced her candidacy for Washington's First Congressional District, held by incumbent Suzan DelBene.[9] Scott campaigned for nearly 11 months before suspending her candidacy[10] in May, 2016, citing health concerns. Scott was diagnosed with whooping cough[11] earlier in 2016.
See also
- Washington's 39th Legislative District
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington House of Representatives
References
- ^ "Republicans challenge Legislative incumbents". Lynnwood Enterprise. 2008-06-12.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Elizabeth Scott: A Voice for Education for Washington's 21st". Women of the GOP: News and profiles of female Republicans. 2009-12-14. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
- ^ "Tea Party activist runs for seat in Legislature". Everett Herald. 2009-08-23. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ Bill Sheets (2010-08-18). "State House, 21st District: Marko Liias and Elizabeth Scott lead". Everett Herald Online. Retrieved 2010-08-28.
- ^ "2010 General Election Results". Snohomish County Auditor Website. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
- ^ "2012 State Primary Election Results". Washington Secretary of State website. 2012-08-28. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ^ "2012 State General Election Results". Washington Secretary of State website. 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "2014 State General Election Results". Washington Secretary of State website. 2014-11-25. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
- ^ Cornfield, Jerry (22 July 2015). "DelBene filling up coffers as Scott gears up campaign". Everett Herald. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "State Rep. Elizabeth Scott ends bid to unseat DelBene - HeraldNet.com". The Daily Herald. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ^ "State Rep. Elizabeth Scott of Monroe has whooping cough - HeraldNet.com". The Daily Herald. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
External links
- Tea Party activist runs for seat in Legislature
- 2010 Campaign YouTube Channel videos of Elizabeth Scott