Scott Baugh

Scott Randall Baugh (born July 4, 1962) is an American attorney and politician who served in the California State Assembly from 1995 to 2000, representing the 67th District in coastal Orange County, which included Huntington Beach, Cypress, Fountain Valley, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Westminster, Rossmoor, Sunset Beach, Surfside, and Midway City. In March 2018, Baugh entered the "top two" primary race for California's 48th congressional district seat for the 2018 midterm elections held by Dana Rohrabacher. Baugh finished fourth in the primary.

Scott Baugh
Minority Leader of the California Assembly
In office
April 6, 1999 – November 9, 2000
Preceded byRod Pacheco
Succeeded byBill Campbell
Member of the California Assembly
from the 67th district
In office
November 29, 1995 – November 30, 2000
Preceded byDoris Allen
Succeeded byTom Harman
Personal details
Born
Scott Randall Baugh

(1962-07-04) July 4, 1962
Redding, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseWendy (m. 1997)
Children1
EducationLiberty University (BS)
University of the Pacific (JD)
WebsiteCampaign website

Baugh was a Republican candidate for California's 47th congressional district in the 2022 election, losing to incumbent Katie Porter.

Early life and education

Scott Baugh was born in 1962 in Redding, California, to Helen and Cason Baugh. Baugh has four brothers.[1]

In 1984, Baugh earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Liberty University, graduating summa cum laude. In 1987, Baugh earned his Juris Doctor, with honors, from the McGeorge School of Law.[2] After graduating from law school, Baugh became an attorney in Huntington Beach, California.

Career

1995 election

In June 1995, Assemblywoman Doris Allen, a Republican, was elected Assembly Speaker solely with the votes of Democratic Assembly members.[3] Her defection prevented Assembly Republicans, who had a bare majority, from electing their choice as speaker. California Republican leaders immediately began organizing a recall election.[4] On September 11, 1995, recall proponents submitted a recall petition with more than 26,000 signatures, qualifying the recall for the ballot.[5] The recall election took place on November 28, 1995, and Allen was recalled by an overwhelming margin, with 65.19% voting to recall her.[6][7]

Baugh ran as a candidate on the replacement ballot. Baugh was endorsed by Governor Pete Wilson, the Republican Party of Orange County, the Orange County congressional election and dozens of Republican state legislators.[8]

In addition to Baugh, the replacement ballot candidates included former Huntington Beach Councilman Don McAllister; businesswoman Haydee V. Tillotson; Huntington Beach City School District Trustee Shirley Carey; and Linda Moulton-Patterson, a member of the California Coastal Commission and former Huntington Beach councilmember. Moulton-Patterson, the lone Democrat on the ballot, was married to former 5-term Congressman Jerry Patterson.[9]

Tillotson withdrew from the race two weeks before the election, citing concern her continued candidacy would siphon Republican votes and allow Moulton-Patterson, the lone Democrat on the ballot, to win the replacement election.[10] However, Tillotson's name remained on the ballot and she did not endorse another candidate.[11]

Baugh won the replacement election by a comfortable margin, getting 40.9% of the vote. Moulton-Patterson finished second, with 28.6%. McAllister came in third with 10.1%, Tillotson fourth with 6.56% and Carey last with 4.16%.[12]

Baugh was elected by his Republican colleagues to serve as Assembly Republican Leader in April 1999, a post he held until he was termed out in December 2000.[13]

In the late 1990s, Baugh paid $47,900 in civil fines stemming from violations of California's Political Reform Act.[14]

2018 congressional primary
California's 48th congressional district election, 2018[15][16]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 52,737 30.3
Democratic Harley Rouda 30,099 17.3
Democratic Hans Keirstead 29,974 17.2
Republican Scott Baugh 27,514 15.8
Democratic Omar Siddiqui 8,658 5.0
Republican John Gabbard 5,664 3.3
Democratic Rachel Payne (withdrawn) 3,598 2.1
Republican Paul Martin 2,893 1.7
Republican Shastina Sandman 2,762 1.6
Democratic Michael Kotick (withdrawn) 2,606 1.5
Democratic Laura Oatman (withdrawn) 2,412 1.4
Democratic Deanie Schaarsmith 1,433 0.8
Democratic Tony Zarkades 1,281 0.7
Libertarian Brandon Reiser 964 0.6
Republican Stelian Onufrei (withdrawn) 739 0.4
No party preference Kevin Kensinger 690 0.4
Total votes 174,024 100.0

Orange County Republican Party

On April 19, 2004, Baugh was elected chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County, succeeding Tom Fuentes.[17] In January 2015, Baugh stepped down as party chair and was replaced by Fred Whitaker.[18]

In March 2007, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, seeking the GOP nomination for president in 2008, announced that Baugh would serve as a member of his California statewide finance committee.[19]

2022 U.S. House campaign
Main article: 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in California § District 47

Baugh was a Republican candidate for California's 47th congressional district in the 2022 election.[20] He advanced to the general election, where he faced incumbent Katie Porter, a Democrat, and lost.[21][22]

2024 U.S. House campaign
Main article: 2024 California's 47th congressional district election

Baugh is a Republican candidate for California's 47th congressional district in the 2024 election.[23]

Personal life

Baugh and his wife Wendy have one son. Baugh lives in Huntington Beach, California.[1]

References
  1. "Scott Baugh's Biography". Votesmart.org. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  2. Warren, Peter (22 September 1997). "Baugh's Philosophy: 'Stand Up and Fight'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. "GOP's Allen Elected Speaker by Democrats : Assembly: First woman in post is shunned by her own party. She appoints Brown as Speaker emeritus". Los Angeles Times. 6 June 1995. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  4. "THE ASSEMBLY'S NEW SPEAKER : Conservatives Vow Allen Recall Effort : Politics: She is labeled a traitor by one Republican leader but grounds for party punishment are unclear". Los Angeles Times. 1995-06-06. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  5. "Allen May Quit Post if Unable to Finance Fight". Los Angeles Times. 1995-09-12. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  6. Stephen Schwartz (1995-11-29). "Doris Allen Recalled In Orange County / GOP lawyer likely to take her seat". Sfgate.com. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  7. "Complete List of Recall Attempts". Sos.ca.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  8. "THE RECALL OF DORIS ALLEN : Novice Victor Is 'Loyal Republican' : Profile: New Assemblyman Scott Baugh credits conservative philosophy for his success". Los Angeles Times. 1995-11-29. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  9. "Brief Biography : LINDA MOULTON-PATTERSON" (PDF). Apcomp.net. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  10. "THE RECALL OF DORIS ALLEN : Novice Victor Is 'Loyal Republican' : Profile: New Assemblyman Scott Baugh credits conservative philosophy for his success". Los Angeles Times. 29 November 1995. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  11. "A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life : Tillotson Ended Run but You Wouldn't Know It by Debate, Mailers, Ballot". Los Angeles Times. 26 November 1995. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  12. "Election Results Archives". Ocvote.gov. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  13. "Scott Baugh Emerges to Lead a Comeback". Los Angeles Times. 13 April 1999. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  14. "Election Violations Cost Baugh $47,900". Los Angeles Times. July 28, 1999.
  15. "2018 California primary election results" (PDF). Elections.cdn.coc.ca.gov. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  16. "2018 California general election results" (PDF). Elections.cdn.coc.ca.gov. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  17. "O.C.'s Republican Chairman Steps Down". LA Times. March 14, 2004. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  18. Wisckol, Martin (January 20, 2015). "Previously behind the scenes, Fred Whitaker tapped as new Orange County GOP leader". Orange County Register. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  19. "O.C. shows it's not 'Romney country'". Los Angeles Times. 7 February 2008.
  20. Gonzales, Nathan (4 January 2022). "New districts, new ratings point to California battles ahead". Roll Call. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  21. Weisman, Jonathan (2022-06-08). "Katie Porter will face an Orange County G.O.P. stalwart, Scott Baugh, in the fall". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  22. "Progressive favorite Katie Porter wins re-election after days of counting". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  23. Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (January 10, 2023). "Scott Baugh launches congressional bid for Rep. Katie Porter's seat". The Orange County Register. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
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