Delbert Scott
Delbert Scott (b. September 9, 1949) is a former Republican member of the Missouri State Senate. He represented the 28th District from 2003 to 2011.
Scott earned his B.S. in education from Southwest Missouri State University in 1972.
Scott is a formerssistant Fire Chief for a Volunteer Fired Department. He worked as a teacher for Mount Zion Bible School from 1970 to 1975. He has been co-owner and manager of Scott's of Lowry City, Inc, since 1995.
Scott was on the Lowry City Board of Aldermen in 1984. In 1985 he was elected to the Missouri State House of Representatives in a special election. He served in the House until 2000. From 1997 to 2000 he was House Minority Leader. He was also Chair of the House Republican Caucus from 1995 to 1997. He attended Delegate District/State Republican Conventions in 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000. In 2000 and 2004 he was a delegate at the Republican National Convention. He joined the Missouri State Senate in 2002. He served in that position until 2011, representing the 28th District.
Scott and his wife, Donna, have three children.
Committee assignments
- Administration Committee, Missouri Senate
- Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee, Missouri Senate
- General Laws Committee, Missouri Senate
- Transportation Committee, Missouri Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2010
Scott has reached his term limits and was ineligible to run for re-election to the 28th District seat in 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[1]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Scott won re-election to the 28th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Mike Holzknecht (I).[2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 28 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Delbert Scott (R)
|
36,287 | 57.2% | ||
| Mike Holzknecht (I) | 27,128 | 42.8% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Scott won election to the 28th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating opponents Catherine Johnson (D) and Jesse Watson (L).[3]
| Missouri State Senate, District 28 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Delbert Scott (R)
|
37,543 | 65.4% | ||
| Catherine Johnson (D) | 18,703 | 32.6% | ||
| Jesse Watson (L) | 1,179 | 2.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Delbert Scott's personal website
- Delbert Scott's official Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 28 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Mike Parson |
