Scott Brion
Scott Brion was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.[1] He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 20, 2014.[2] Scott Brion lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Brion received his degree from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. After earning his degree, he worked for 20 years in international business. Brion returned to Liberty, Pennsylvania, in 2008 and founded Tioga Resources.[3]
Campaign themes
2014
Brion's campaign website listed the following issues:[4]
- Energy & Environment
- Excerpt: "Energy and the Environment are inextricably linked and we need to protect our environment through a sensible energy policy."
- Jobs & the Economy
- Excerpt: "The government shutdown, sequester and political grandstanding over the Affordable Care Act are shortsighted and have needlessly damaged the economy and job creation."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Strong publicly funded schools are a cornerstone of America’s greatness. We need to recommit to public education and wisely invest in our future. "
- Our Society
- Excerpt: "The individual right to bear arms is a central part of the American tradition. The right to own and use firearms should be protected while existing laws are effectively enforced. We need to continue the discussion of common sense ways to improve the safety of our communities while respecting the rights of citizens."
- Campaign Finance
- Excerpt: "Unlimited campaign contributions and political spending by corporations is a problem and needs to be addressed. Corporations are not people."
- Health Care
- Excerpt: "The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) is flawed, but important legislation that provides a great deal of improvement to many aspects of the private insurance system. As a lawful central component of this system, it is now critical that the efforts of congress be focused on improving the ACA to make it work for America."
Elections
2014
Brion ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 10th District. Brion ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 20, 2014.[2] Scott Brion lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Tom Marino Incumbent |
62.6% | 112,851 | |
| Democratic | Scott Brion | 24.8% | 44,737 | |
| Independent | Nick Troiano | 12.6% | 22,734 | |
| Total Votes | 180,322 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Brion and his wife, Bibi, have one son.[3]
Recent news
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District elections, 2014
- Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District
External links
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