Paul Scott (politician)

Paul Scott is an American politician who served as a member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 43rd district between 2016 and 2020.

Paul Scott
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 43rd district
In office
November 23, 2016 – November 18, 2020
Succeeded byJessica Garvin
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceDuncan, Oklahoma

Career

Paul Scott was first elected to the Oklahoma Senate in 2016.[1]

In 2020, Scott faced a contested republican primary with two challengers, Jessica Garvin and Kaity Keith.[2] He failed to win the first round of the Republican primary by 0.1% of the vote, forcing him into a runoff with Garvin. The primary was reported as being hotly contested.[3] He lost a primary runoff and the Republican Party's nomination to Garvin.[4]

Criticism

Scott was criticized for using campaign funds to purchase a National Rifle Association membership.[1]

References
  1. "'Officeholder expenses' include food, fun for lawmakers". NonDoc. Oklahoma Watch. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  2. Savage, Tres (29 June 2020). "Senate District 43 gets negative as Paul Scott challenged". NonDoc. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  3. Cuccia, Annamarie (17 July 2022). "Paul Scott, Jessica Garvin head to a heated SD 43 runoff". NonDoc. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  4. Cuccia, Annemarie (25 August 2020). "Three more Senate Republican incumbents lose". NonDoc. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
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