Paul Scott (Oklahoma politician)
Paul Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 43rd district | |
| In office November 23, 2016 – November 18, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Corey Brooks |
| Succeeded by | Jessica Garvin |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Duncan, Oklahoma |
Paul Scott is an American politician who served as a member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 43rd district between 2016 and 2020.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.
Senate career
Scott was first elected to the Oklahoma Senate in 2016.[2]
In 2020, Scott faced a contested Republican primary with two challengers, Jessica Garvin and Kaity Keith.[3] 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.[4] He lost a primary runoff and the Republican Party's nomination to Garvin.[5]
Criticism
Scott was criticized for using campaign funds to pay for membership in the National Rifle Association of America.[2]
In 2018, concerns were raised when Scott's company was awarded a contract for mobile x-ray services by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. The Oklahoma Constitution prohibits members of the legislature from having any interest in contracts with the State.[6]
In 2019, he was required to formally apologize to fellow Senator Carri Hicks after tampering with her chair, causing it to give way.[7]
References
- ^ "Paul Scott (Oklahoma)". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "'Officeholder expenses' include food, fun for lawmakers". NonDoc. Oklahoma Watch. December 29, 2017. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Savage, Tres (June 29, 2020). "Senate District 43 gets negative as Paul Scott challenged". NonDoc. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Cuccia, Annamarie (July 17, 2022). "Paul Scott, Jessica Garvin head to a heated SD 43 runoff". NonDoc. Archived from the original on July 17, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Cuccia, Annemarie (August 25, 2020). "Three more Senate Republican incumbents lose". NonDoc. Archived from the original on August 26, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Ben Felder (August 26, 2018). "State senator awarded Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs contract". The Oklahoman. Archived from the original on December 26, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "Paul Scott forced to apologize to Senate for playing childish prank on Carri Hicks…". The Lost Ogle. April 11, 2019. Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved April 16, 2024.