Don Scott (Virginia politician)

Don L. Scott, Jr. (born March 5, 1965) is an American lawyer and politician. A Democrat, he is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 80th district. He was minority leader of the Virginia House of Delegates from 2022 to 2024. On January 10, 2024, he became Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. He is the first black speaker in Virginia's history.

Don Scott
58th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
Assumed office
January 10, 2024
Preceded byTodd Gilbert
Minority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
June 1, 2022  January 10, 2024
Preceded byEileen Filler-Corn
Succeeded byTodd Gilbert
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Assumed office
January 8, 2020
Preceded byMatthew James
Constituency80th District (2020–2024)
88th District (2024–present)
Personal details
Born (1965-03-05) March 5, 1965
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMellanda Colson
Children1
EducationTexas A&M University (BA)
Louisiana State University (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1986–1991
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