Paul H. Scott
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Paul Scott is an American
politician
from Grand Blanc, Michigan
. A member of the Michigan State House of Representatives, Scott was recalled on November 8, 2011.
, studied in a master's of public policy program at Harvard University
, and received a law degree from the University of Michigan School of Law.
State House of Representatives in 2008. He first face off against pilot James B. Swenor and businessman Vince Lorraine in the Republican primary
and won with 41 percent of the vote. He then stood against Michael J. Thorp
in the general election and defeated him.
After one term as State Representative, Scott ran for the Secretary of State nomination in 2010 but lost the nomination at the Republican State Convention to Ruth Johnson
. In 2010, he won reelection to the 51st district of the Michigan House of Representatives, defeating Art Reyes.
Scott was one of roughly 20 Michigan
elected officials targeted for recall efforts in 2011, primarily by voters and interest groups opposed to changes in state education funding mechanisms, taxation of some retirement income and perceived opposition to labor unions
. Voters and Michigan Education Association
opposed to Scott's actions as the chair of the House Education Committee launched a recall effort against him. After recall supporters collected enough signatures to put the recall on the November 2011 election ballot
in his district, Scott launched a legal challenge against the recall, but the appeal was denied unanimously by the Michigan Supreme Court. On November 8, 2011 Scott was recalled.
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politician
Politician
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from Grand Blanc, Michigan
Grand Blanc, Michigan
Grand Blanc is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan and a suburb of Flint. The population was 8,242 at the 2000 census. The city is situated within Grand Blanc Charter Township, but is politically independent...
. A member of the Michigan State House of Representatives, Scott was recalled on November 8, 2011.
Early Life
Scott graducated from Grand Blanc High School in 2000. He received his bachelors degree from the University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
, studied in a master's of public policy program at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
, and received a law degree from the University of Michigan School of Law.
Political life
Scott ran for the MichiganMichigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
State House of Representatives in 2008. He first face off against pilot James B. Swenor and businessman Vince Lorraine in the Republican primary
Primary election
A primary election is an election in which party members or voters select candidates for a subsequent election. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election....
and won with 41 percent of the vote. He then stood against Michael J. Thorp
in the general election and defeated him.
After one term as State Representative, Scott ran for the Secretary of State nomination in 2010 but lost the nomination at the Republican State Convention to Ruth Johnson
Ruth Johnson
Ruth Johnson is the current Secretary of State of Michigan. She is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and the 2006 Republican candidate for lieutenant governor as the running mate of Dick DeVos....
. In 2010, he won reelection to the 51st district of the Michigan House of Representatives, defeating Art Reyes.
| Election year | Votes | Opponent's votes |
Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 29,919 | 26,587 | Michael J. Thorp |
| 2010 | 22,509 | 15,275 | Art Reyes (D) |
Scott was one of roughly 20 Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
elected officials targeted for recall efforts in 2011, primarily by voters and interest groups opposed to changes in state education funding mechanisms, taxation of some retirement income and perceived opposition to labor unions
Labor unions in the United States
Labor unions in the United States are legally recognized as representatives of workers in many industries. The most prominent unions are among public sector employees such as teachers and police...
. Voters and Michigan Education Association
Michigan Education Association
The Michigan Education Association , headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, is a labor union representing more than 157,000 teachers, faculty and education support staff throughout the state. Usually referred to as a “teachers' union” its membership also includes college faculty, public school...
opposed to Scott's actions as the chair of the House Education Committee launched a recall effort against him. After recall supporters collected enough signatures to put the recall on the November 2011 election ballot
Ballot
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in his district, Scott launched a legal challenge against the recall, but the appeal was denied unanimously by the Michigan Supreme Court. On November 8, 2011 Scott was recalled.