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Scott Stephenson
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Elections and appointments
Last election

August 2, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1989

Graduate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1993

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
IT principal technical program manager
Contact

Scott Stephenson (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the primary on August 2, 2022.

Stephenson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Scott Stephenson was born in Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. Stephenson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1989 and a graduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993. His career experience includes working in information technology as a principal technical program manager.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Washington's 8th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Washington District 8

Incumbent Kim Schrier defeated Matt Larkin in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 8 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kim Schrier
Kim Schrier (D)
 
53.3
 
179,003
Image of Matt Larkin
Matt Larkin (R) Candidate Connection
 
46.4
 
155,976
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
1,059

Total votes: 336,038
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 8

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 8 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kim Schrier
Kim Schrier (D)
 
47.9
 
97,700
Image of Matt Larkin
Matt Larkin (R) Candidate Connection
 
17.0
 
34,684
Image of Reagan Dunn
Reagan Dunn (R) Candidate Connection
 
14.4
 
29,494
Image of Jesse Jensen
Jesse Jensen (R)
 
12.9
 
26,350
Image of Scott Stephenson
Scott Stephenson (R) Candidate Connection
 
3.9
 
7,954
Emet Ward (D) Candidate Connection
 
0.9
 
1,832
Dave Chapman (R)
 
0.9
 
1,811
Image of Keith Arnold
Keith Arnold (D)
 
0.8
 
1,669
Image of Justin Greywolf
Justin Greywolf (L) Candidate Connection
 
0.7
 
1,518
Image of Ryan Burkett
Ryan Burkett (Independent)
 
0.3
 
701
Image of Patrick Dillon
Patrick Dillon (Concordia Party)
 
0.1
 
296
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
122

Total votes: 204,131
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Scott Stephenson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stephenson'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’m Scott Stephenson. I’m the new face in the Washington 8th Congressional District race. I don’t have the typical things that the party chooses: no political experience, no name recognition, no deep pockets. In fact, practically every interaction I’ve had with the local GOP to date has involved being actively discouraged to run. But I’m a fighter. The more I hear “no,” or “it can’t be done,” or “maybe if you’d started a year ago…” the more I’m resolute. I have a Master’s from MIT, I’ve founded a company, I’ve launched huge products for Amazon benefiting billions of people worldwide, I’ve explored the 7 continents on foot and skis. I’ve got endless grit and determination – I set audacious goals and I achieve them – I never give up. Like you, for the last 2 years I’ve lived through the ever more radical and deliberately destructive policies of the Left and the establishment Right’s complete lack of spine. Our country is teetering on the brink of disaster. The Left continues their onslaught while the majority of our Republican “leaders” are always on their heels, allowing them to define the field of battle and the terms of engagement. We need Patriots who will fight tooth and nail against them and never give up. Who will not just hold the line, but go on the offensive and reclaim all that the Left has taken from us. Leaders who never apologize. Never kowtow. Who love America. Whom we can trust to pave the way to 2024. I am a proud fighter of this new right.
  • Prosecute voter fraud, assure security and integrity of voting systems with end-to-end transparency, and implement nationwide Voter ID.; Stop the radical indoctrination of our children, teach civics and Patriotism, and give power back to parents.
  • Crush skyrocketing inflation, gas and grocery prices, cut taxes, and start investing in American business and workers.; Hold people accountable for the Russia hoax, Afghanistan-withdrawal disaster, and COVID-19.
  • Safeguard our Constitutional rights, eliminate political persecution, and restore sanity and safety to our streets.; Lock down our borders, secure freedom, and stop the rise of tyrants with the world’s strongest military.
Election Integrity, Education, Economy & Jobs, Regain Trust, Freedom & Justice, National Security.
Teddy Roosevelt for his bravery in the arena. Ronald Reagan for his love of country, genuineness and strength.
Love of America. Understanding they work for the people, not the other way around.
Iran Hostage Crisis on my 12th birthday. I can vividly remember each day on the news where they counted how many days the hostages had been held reaching 444, and when they were released minutes after President Ronald Reagan was sworn in.
Starting at 13, I was a counselor for a kid’s outdoor activity summer camp., for 2 summers.
No, just as the Founding Fathers did not. In fact, "experience" -- in the form of career politicians -- has led us to the current lack of new ideas and dedication to the ideals of America.
Yes. Come in, fight hard for your constituency, and go back to your regular life.l
1 in Senate. 2 in House. Career politicians are destructive to our republic.
5 years ago I would have said yes. Now, only if I am doing so with true Patriots who love the country above themselves. and will do everything required to save her.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 26, 2022


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