Scott Lingamfelter

Scott Lingamfelter
Virginia House of Delegates District 31
Incumbent
In office
2002 - Present
Term ends
January 8, 2014
Years in position	11
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$17,640/year
Per diem	$135/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 8, 2011
First elected	2001
Next election	November 5, 2013
Term limits	N/A
Education
Bachelor's	Virginia Military Institute, 1973
Master's	University of Virginia, 1981
Personal
Birthday	03/27/1951
Place of birth	New York, NY
Profession	Legislator
Religion	Anglican
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

Scott Lingamfelter is a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 31 since 2002.

He ran unsuccessfully for the 2013 Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. The primary nominating convention for Republican state executive candidates will take place on May 17-18, 2013, followed by a general election on November 5, 2013.

Lingamfelter served in the United States Army from 1973-2001, and has worked as a consultant for Computer Sciences Corporation. He earned his B.A. in history from the Virginia Military Institute in 1973 and his M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia in 1981.

Committee assignments

2012-2013

In the 2012-2013 session, Lingamfelter served on the following committees:

• Appropriations
• Education
• Militia, Police and Public Safety, Chair

2010-2011

In the 2010-2011 session, Lingamfelter served on the following committees:

• Appropriations
  • Capital Outlay Subcommittee
  • Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee
  • Technology Oversight and Government Activities Subcommittee
  • Transportation Subcommittee
• Education
  • Standards of Quality Subcommittee, Chair
  • Teachers and Administrative Action Subcommittee
• Militia, Police and Public Safety
  • Subcommittee #1

Sponsored legislation

• HB 1844 Charter school, public; applicant of governing body, etc. to disclose interests during charter term.
• HB 1848 Transportation; Auditor of Public Accounts to administer operational performance audit.
• HB 1850 Medical examiner reports; admissibility of contents in any preliminary hearing.

Elections

2013

See also: Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2013

Lingamfelter ran unsuccessfully for the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2013.

The Republican Party of Virginia held a closed primary convention on May 17-18, 2013 to nominate its candidates for governor, lt. governor, and attorney general. The candidate in each field who received the highest number of delegate votes at the convention will advance to the November 5, 2013 general election.

Race background

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling (R) is not seeking re-election this year. Nine candidates filed to fill the imminently-open executive seat, including two Democrats and seven Republicans. The Democratic nominee will be elected at the taxpayer-funded primary election on June 11, and will face Republican nominee E.W. Jackson in the general election. Jackson was nominated by delegates of the Virginia Republican Party at the party-funded statewide primary convention on May 17-18.

Issues

2013 Campaign themes

At the news conference in which he announced his candidacy, Lingamfelter said he would focus on jobs, education, government reform, public safety, and support for veterans and sportsmen.

Lingamfelter outlined his priorities for the office of lieutenant governor on his official campaign website. He wrote, "As your Lt. Governor, I will...

• "Press for bold reform in Virginia that actually reduces intrusion of all levels of government into the lives of our hard working citizens and businesses which employ them."

• "Strictly Oppose the over reach of the Federal Government in the affairs of Virginia and actively work to stop unconstitutional Federal mandates on Virginia businesses and citizens."

• "Require a 100% Audit of all of Virginia’s Agencies and Divisions. Work to entice and provide businesses in manufacturing, agriculture and energy the greatest consideration and opportunity to prosper and grow in Virginia."

• "Continue to provide the people of Virginia with an authentic conservative vote as the key tie breaker in the Senate of Virginia."

• "Travel across the State as I serve the people to Listen, Learn and Lead with our shared visions."

2011

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2011

On November 8, 2011, Lingamfelter won re-election to District 31 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and was defeated by Roy Coffey in the November 8 general election.

Virginia House of Delegates, District 31 General Election, 2011
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Scott Lingamfelter Incumbent	58.7%	8,435
	Democratic	Roy Coffey	41.3%	5,930
Total Votes				14,365

2009

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2009

In 2009, Langamfelter was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He ran unopposed.

Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 31 (2009)
Candidates		Votes
Scott Lingamfelter (R)		12,704

Issues

Positions

On his official website, Lingamfelter says he stands for "Faith, Family and Freedom - Virginia Values." He explains his platform:

• A strong faith-based value system is critical to the future of our country. Our Founders knew this and we must return to such a posture if we are to remain a great State and Nation.

• Family is the best social program ever created. Government has a profound interest in encouraging sound families if we are to produce responsible citizens.

• Freedom is our most precious right. Government's primary purpose is to protect our freedoms. These freedoms include the right to life, freedom from oppressive taxation, and the right to keep and bear arms; rights all included in the U.S. Constitution by our Founding Fathers.

Delegate Lingamfelter giving tribute to Delegate Hargrove

Campaign donors

2011

In 2011, Lingamfelter received $231,697 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.

Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Scott Lingamfelter's campaign in 2011
Howell For Delegate	$10,000
Brookside Communities	$6,540
Majority Leader PAC	$6,000
Edonation	$5,760
Moore, Edward & Tammy	$5,000
Total Raised in 2011	$231,697
Total Votes received in 2011	8,435
Cost of each vote received	$27.47

2009

The top 5 donors to Lingamfelter's 2009 campaign:

Contributor	2009 total
Gary G. Nakamoto	$4,300
Virginia Assoc of Realtors	$4,000
Brookside Communities	$4,000
James W. Hazel	$3,000
Washington Gas Light Co	$2,500

Personal

Lingamfelter and his wife, Shelley, have three children.

See also

• Virginia House of Delegates
• Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
• Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2013

External links

Suggest a link

• Delegate Scott Lingamfelter official website
• Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Lingamfelter
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001
• Virginia Public Access Project profile
• Vote 4 Scott - 2007 campaign website

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Virginia House of Delegates District 31 2002–present	Succeeded by NA