Don Scott (Virginia politician) - Wikipedia
Don Leonard Scott Jr. (born March 5, 1965) is an American lawyer, politician, veteran, and convicted but pardoned felon. A Democrat, he is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 88th district.
Don Scott For Virginia
A resident of Portsmouth for 17 years, Don is an attorney, former United States Naval Officer, and passionate community leader. Since being elected in 2019, he has been a champion within the General Assembly for criminal justice reform, economic development, affordable healthcare, and public education.
About – Don Scott For Virginia
In 2019, Don was elected to represent the people of Portsmouth as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. In 2022, Don was elected by members of his caucus to serve as House Democratic Leader, and in 2024 became the first Black Speaker of the House of Delegates in Virginia’s history.
President Biden pardons Virginia House Speaker Don Scott
Jan 19, 2025 · RICHMOND, Va. — President Joe Biden officially pardoned Virginia House Speaker Don Scott (D - Portsmouth) on the 1994 federal drug charges for which Scott previously served eight years...
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Speaker-to-be Del. Don Scott sits down with 10 On Your Side
Dec 6, 2023 · PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — He was a convicted felon who served seven years in prison on federal drug charges. In January, he will be sworn in as Virginia’s first African American Speaker of the...
Don Scott becomes first Black Speaker in Virginia Legislature's ... - NPR
Jan 11, 2024 · Soon after Virginia's General Assembly gavels into session tomorrow, it will have a new House speaker - Democrat Don Scott. He'll be the first Black speaker in the Virginia Legislature's...
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott receives pardon from …
Jan 19, 2025 · Del. Don Scott (D-Portsmouth), the first Black person to serve as speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, was convicted in 1994 of a non-violent federal drug-related offense.
Biden pardons Virginia Speaker of the House Don Scott
Jan 19, 2025 · On his last full day in the White House President Joe Biden pardoned Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, who served nearly eight years in prison on a drug-related offense.
'God does not give up on any of us': Don Scott grateful for ...
Jan 20, 2025 · Long before becoming Speaker of the House of Delegates, Portsmouth attorney Don Scott served nearly eight years in prison for a drug crime. Now, he marks a new chapter in his redemptive arc.