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Emily Scott
Image of Emily Scott
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Randolph College, 1977

Personal
Religion
Episcopalian
Profession
Archiving specialist
Contact

Emily Scott (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 1. She lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Biography

Emily Scott earned a bachelor's degree from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in 1977. Scott's career experience includes working as an archiving specialist with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen. She has been affiliated with the Lions Club, Woodstock Museum, and United Food And Commercial Workers.[1]

Elections

2023

See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023

General election

General election for Virginia State Senate District 1

Timmy French defeated Emily Scott in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 1 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Timmy French
Timmy French (R) Candidate Connection
 
58.2
 
37,453
Image of Emily Scott
Emily Scott (D)
 
33.2
 
21,334
 Other/Write-in votes
 
8.6
 
5,535

Total votes: 64,322
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Emily Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 1.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 1

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 1 on June 20, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Timmy French
Timmy French Candidate Connection
 
32.9
 
5,681
Image of Dave LaRock
Dave LaRock
 
25.5
 
4,409
Brandon H. Monk
 
12.1
 
2,086
Image of James Bergida
James Bergida
 
11.2
 
1,940
John Massoud
 
8.3
 
1,437
Image of Lance Allen
Lance Allen
 
5.3
 
908
Image of Brad Pollack
Brad Pollack
 
2.5
 
435
Blaine Dunn
 
2.2
 
373

Total votes: 17,269
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

Scott received the following endorsements.

2021

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 15

Incumbent Todd Gilbert defeated Emily Scott in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on November 2, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Todd Gilbert
Todd Gilbert (R)
 
77.7
 
26,613
Image of Emily Scott
Emily Scott (D) Candidate Connection
 
22.2
 
7,601
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
41

Total votes: 34,255
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Emily Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 15.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Todd Gilbert advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 15.

Campaign finance

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Emily Scott did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

Candidate Connection

Emily Scott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Scott's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am running to represent the people in the 15th District who have been neglected for far too long.
  • I will take action to find solutions to the mess that is interstate 81.
  • I work to ensure that the residents of the 15th district have affordable access to mental health resources; including help for addiction.
  • I am committed to clean air and water for the residents of the 15th District.
I am passionate about civil rights. I am passionate about mental health and I am committed to good paying jobs for everyone which will necessitate repealing “right to work” laws.
I have integrity. I am persistent and I understand and have compassion for all sorts of people.
Good jobs in a level playing field for all people regardless of race, or orientation.
Working concessions at Dalke’s Community Theater in Woodstock, Va. I worked there for two years until I graduated from high school
The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness by Reinhold Niebuhr. Because it made me understand the role of morality in politics.
The legislature would help the Governor carry out his policies in a way that is beneficial to their home constituencies and in the public interest of the state of Virginia.
Adapting to climate change, maintaining voting rights, and maintaining the prosperity of our citizens.
It can be but it also can be a detriment to adopting fresh ideas. Long term office holders can become entrenched in party politics and lose sight of the interests of the people in their districts.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 4, 2021


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