Scott Randolph
Encyclopedia
Scott Randolph was born October 17, 1973 in Johnson City
, Tennessee
and has been a Florida
resident since 2002. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives
as a Democrat
on November 7, 2006.
with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in 1995 and the University of Georgia School of Law
with a J.D.
in 1999.
Prior to his election he worked as an attorney for Clean Water Action
, a national environmental organization dedicated to preserving water quality and the environment.
He is married to the former Susannah Lindberg, a former community organizer and public interest activist who previously served on the staff of former U.S. Congressman Alan Grayson
(D-FL) of Florida's 8th congressional district
, to include serving as the congressman's campaign manager during Grayson's unsuccessful 2010 reelection campaign.
In the Florida State Legislature, Representative Randolph serves on the Governmental Accountability Act Council, Health Care Services Committee, and the Governmental Services Committee.
He won re-election in 2008 with 74% of the vote - out-performing even President Obama in District 36.
Randolph won for re-election for a third term in 2010, by a margin of 59%. During the course of the campaign, he was endorsed by Business Force, the Florida Education Association, Florida Medical Association, Florida Justice Association, Police Benevolent Association, Florida Firefighters Association, Equality Florida, and Planned Parenthood.
Randolph was encouraged by people in his district, local community leaders, and folks seeking to improve representation on the County Commission to apply for Mildred Fernandez's vacant commission seat in Orange County. Randolph was one of two finalists before recently-turned-Independent Governor Charlie Crist picked a fellow independent to fill the seat.
The Orlando Sentinel endorsed Randolph for his re-election by saying that Randolph is one of the Legislature's most principled members. In the same editorial, the Sentinel's editors also wrote positively about Randolph's potential as a County Commissioner.
In March 2011, Randolph was chastised by the Republican leadership of the Florida House for using the word "uterus
" on the House floor. He had made the rhetorical proposal, suggested by his wife, that she incorporate
the said body part in response to a proposed measure restricting the right to an abortion
, because the Republican Party favors deregulation
of businesses. The GOP spokeswoman said that such language was "inappropriate" for young pages.
Here is an excerpt of his March 2011 statement on the Florida House floor:
"We constantly talk about not putting more regulations out there, but yet again, when it comes to my wife's uterus -- more regulations. When it comes to my friends' bedrooms -- more regulations. When it comes to unions -- more regulations. Don't practice an ideology of convenience! ... Look into your heart and practice exactly what you preach."
Randolph and his wife live in downtown Orlando.
Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City is a city in Carter, Sullivan, and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee, with most of the city being in Washington County...
, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
and has been a Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
resident since 2002. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives
Florida House of Representatives
The Florida House of Representatives is the lower house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The House is composed of 120 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 156,677.The House convenes at...
as a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
on November 7, 2006.
Biography
He graduated from Bradley UniversityBradley University
Bradley University, founded in 1897, is a private, co-educational university located in Peoria, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of approximately 6,100 undergraduate and postgraduate students and a full-time faculty of approximately 350....
with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
Degree in 1995 and the University of Georgia School of Law
University of Georgia School of Law
The University of Georgia School of Law is a graduate school of the University of Georgia. Founded in 1859 and located in Athens, Georgia, USA, Georgia Law was formerly known as the Lumpkin School of Law. The Law School is the second oldest of the University's schools and colleges. The University...
with a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
in 1999.
Prior to his election he worked as an attorney for Clean Water Action
Clean Water Action
Clean Water Action, an organization of 1 million members, organizes grassroots groups and coalitions to protect America's waters, build healthy communities and support environmental legislation and political candidates. Created in 1972, Clean Water Action focuses on canvassing and gaining support...
, a national environmental organization dedicated to preserving water quality and the environment.
He is married to the former Susannah Lindberg, a former community organizer and public interest activist who previously served on the staff of former U.S. Congressman Alan Grayson
Alan Grayson
Alan Mark Grayson is a former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party and loves cookies. After losing the election he moved to Austin to start stand-up comedy and a cookie business. The district Grayson represented lies in central Florida...
(D-FL) of Florida's 8th congressional district
Florida's 8th congressional district
Florida's 8th congressional district lies in central Florida. The district takes in parts of Orange County, Lake County, Marion County and Osceola County. Most of Orlando is in the district, including Walt Disney World...
, to include serving as the congressman's campaign manager during Grayson's unsuccessful 2010 reelection campaign.
Election
Randolph was elected to the Florida House of Representatives as a Democrat on November 7, 2006, defeating the incumbent Republican opponent, Sheri McInvale by 61% to 39%. He represents Florida House District 36, an area of downtown and southern Orlando and Orange County.In the Florida State Legislature, Representative Randolph serves on the Governmental Accountability Act Council, Health Care Services Committee, and the Governmental Services Committee.
He won re-election in 2008 with 74% of the vote - out-performing even President Obama in District 36.
Randolph won for re-election for a third term in 2010, by a margin of 59%. During the course of the campaign, he was endorsed by Business Force, the Florida Education Association, Florida Medical Association, Florida Justice Association, Police Benevolent Association, Florida Firefighters Association, Equality Florida, and Planned Parenthood.
Randolph was encouraged by people in his district, local community leaders, and folks seeking to improve representation on the County Commission to apply for Mildred Fernandez's vacant commission seat in Orange County. Randolph was one of two finalists before recently-turned-Independent Governor Charlie Crist picked a fellow independent to fill the seat.
The Orlando Sentinel endorsed Randolph for his re-election by saying that Randolph is one of the Legislature's most principled members. In the same editorial, the Sentinel's editors also wrote positively about Randolph's potential as a County Commissioner.
In March 2011, Randolph was chastised by the Republican leadership of the Florida House for using the word "uterus
Uterus
The uterus or womb is a major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of most mammals including humans. One end, the cervix, opens into the vagina, while the other is connected to one or both fallopian tubes, depending on the species...
" on the House floor. He had made the rhetorical proposal, suggested by his wife, that she incorporate
Incorporation (business)
Incorporation is the forming of a new corporation . The corporation may be a business, a non-profit organisation, sports club, or a government of a new city or town...
the said body part in response to a proposed measure restricting the right to an abortion
Abortion
Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to viability. An abortion can occur spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a miscarriage, or it can be purposely induced...
, because the Republican Party favors deregulation
Deregulation
Deregulation is the removal or simplification of government rules and regulations that constrain the operation of market forces.Deregulation is the removal or simplification of government rules and regulations that constrain the operation of market forces.Deregulation is the removal or...
of businesses. The GOP spokeswoman said that such language was "inappropriate" for young pages.
Here is an excerpt of his March 2011 statement on the Florida House floor:
"We constantly talk about not putting more regulations out there, but yet again, when it comes to my wife's uterus -- more regulations. When it comes to my friends' bedrooms -- more regulations. When it comes to unions -- more regulations. Don't practice an ideology of convenience! ... Look into your heart and practice exactly what you preach."
Randolph and his wife live in downtown Orlando.