John L. Scott Jr. Explained

State Senate:South Carolina
District:19th
Term Start:2009
Term End:August 13, 2023
Predecessor:Kay Patterson
Successor:Tameika Isaac Devine
State House1:South Carolina
District1:77th
Term Start1:1991
Term End1:2009
Predecessor1:Luther L Taylor Jr
Successor1:Joe McEachern
Party:Democratic Party
Birth Date:October 21, 1953
Death Place:Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Spouse:Joan Crouch
Children:1
Alma Mater:South Carolina State University
Occupation:Realtor

John L. Scott Jr. (October 21, 1953 – August 13, 2023) was an American politician who served as a member of the South Carolina Legislature from 1991 until his death.[1]

Early life and career

Scott graduated from South Carolina State University in 1975. He was a small business owner in Columbia, South Carolina.[2]

Political career

Scott worked as a field representative for the Office of the Governor in 1975. From 1988 to 1990, he served as vice chair for Richland County Council.[3]

1990 South Carolina House of Representatives campaign

With the 77th district seat vacated after Operation Lost Trust, a special election was held on December 4, 1990.[4] Scott defeated Republican Mary Fitzpatrick, and was certified and sworn in as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in January 1991.[5] [6] He completed the remainder of the unexpired term and was elected unopposed to a full term in 1992.[7]

2008 South Carolina Senate campaign

See also: 2008 South Carolina Senate election.

In 2008, Scott faced Vince Ford in the Democratic primary for South Carolina Senate Seat District 19. After the Primary, the State Board of Canvassers of the South Carolina State Election Commission ordered a recount, which took place on June 16, 2008.[8] [9] The recount gave Scott the primary victory.[10] Scott went on to defeat United Citizens Party candidate Chris Nelums in the general election,[11] and represent the 19th district in the South Carolina Senate after the retirement[12] of Kay Patterson.[13]

Scott served as a member of the College and University Trustee Screening Commission, a Joint Committee with members from the House and Senate.[14] He served on the Senate Banking and Insurance; Education; Finance; Labor, Commerce and Industry; Legislative Oversight, and Medical Affairs Committees.[15]

2012 South Carolina Senate campaign

In 2012, Scott had no primary opponent and won unopposed in the general election.[16]

2014 United States Senate special election

See also: 2014 United States Senate special election in South Carolina.

In 2014, Scott considered running for the Democratic nomination in the United States Senate special election for the seat held by Tim Scott, before ultimately declining.[17]

2016 South Carolina Senate campaign

In 2016, Richland County Council Chairman Torrey Rush challenged Scott for the Senate seat.[18] Scott won the Democratic primary with over 60% of the vote.[19]

2018 Lieutenant Governor campaign

See also: 2018 South Carolina gubernatorial election.

In 2018, Scott was selected to serve as running mate for the office of lieutenant governor, on a ticket with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Marguerite Willis. Scott and Willis were eliminated in the Democratic primary, losing to Rep. James E. Smith Jr., and running mate Rep. Mandy Powers Norrell.[20]

2020 South Carolina Senate campaign

In 2020, Scott had no primary opponent and won unopposed in the general election.[21]

Honors and recognitions

In 2002, Scott was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Jim Hodges.[22]

In 2019, Scott gave the Democratic response to the State of the State address.[23]

In 2020, Scott received an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from South Carolina State University.

In 2021, Scott received a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Allen University and the Marion P. Carnell Award from the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association.[24]

In 2022, Morris College opened the John L. Scott Jr. Institute of Network Information Technology and Security Lab. Scott led the South Carolina Institutes for Innovation and Information, which supports the state's seven historically black colleges and universities.[25] He received an Honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa from Voorhees University.

In 2023, Scott was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Manufactured Housing Institute of South Carolina and "Columbia 50 Most Influential" by Columbia Business Monthly;[26]

Death

Scott was hospitalized at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston on August 11, 2023, and had previously dealt with blood clot issues.[27] He died on August 13 at the age of 69.[28] [29] Governor Henry McMaster announced that flags would be lowered in the late Senator's honor.[30] On August 17, 2023, Executive Order 2023-28 was filed for that purpose.A memorial service was held on August 19, 2023, at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road in Columbia. Over 1800 people attended,[31] including Governor Henry McMaster, former governor Jim Hodges, Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann[32] and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Some of the dignitaries giving remarks included President of the South Carolina Senate Thomas C. Alexander, former representative Jerry Govan Jr., Representative Leon Howard and deacon and retired University of South Carolina head Track and Field coach Curtis Frye.[33]

Special Election

See also: 2024 United States state legislative elections.

A special election was held to fill Scott's unexpired term.[34] On August 22, the Office of the President of the South Carolina Senate announced that the date of the special election would be January 2, 2024.

Filing took place between September 1 and 9, 2023, with primaries held on October 24 and a run-off on November 7.[35] At the close of the filing period, seven candidates had filed: former South Carolina Democratic Party Black Caucus Chair Johnnie Cordero,[36] State House of Representative member Kambrell Garvin, Broad River Business Alliance[37] President Javar Juarez and former City of Columbia Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine for the Democratic Primary, and Independence Party candidate Michael A. Addison, United Citizens Party candidate Chris Nelums, and Republican Party candidate Kizzy Smalls.[38]

On October 24, Isaac Devine won the Democratic primary, and went on to defeat Addison, Nelums and Smalls in the January 2024 special election.[39]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Bustos . Joseph . South Carolina State Sen. John Scott, of Richland County dies. He was 69. . 13 August 2023 . The State . 13 August 2023.
  2. Web site: August 14, 2023 . South Carolina senator, longtime Democratic lawmaker John Scott dies at 69 . August 14, 2024 . WSAZ-TV . en.
  3. Web site: 2023 . Be Careful of Inward Thinking: Interview with South Carolina State Senator John L. Scott Jr. . August 17, 2023 . Adam Mendler.
  4. Web site: January 8, 1991 . Communication . August 17, 2023 . Journal of the House of Representatives.
  5. Web site: June 20, 1991 . S.C. House of Representatives District 77 Special Election . August 17, 2023 . South Carolina Election Commission Annual Report 1990-1991.
  6. News: October 26, 1990 . State Lawmaker Is Found Guilty In a South Carolina Bribery Case . New York Times . August 17, 2023.
  7. "S.C. House of Representatives District #77 - Special Election December 4, 1990 RICHLAND COUNTY" (PDF). South Carolina Election Commission Annual Report 1992-1993. June 20, 1992. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  8. Web site: June 13, 2008 . SEC Certifies Results of Primaries; Calls for Recounts, Runoffs . August 15, 2023 . South Carolina State Elections Commission.
  9. News: June 13, 2008 . Election officials set runoffs, recounts . The Sumter Item . August 15, 2023.
  10. News: Santaella . Tony . June 16, 2008 . Recount Results Are In . WLTX-TV . August 15, 2023.
  11. Web site: June 1, 2009 . 2008 General Election Results . August 17, 2023 . South Carolina State Election Commission.
  12. News: Mursch . Bryce . February 8, 2007 . Kay Patterson to retire . WIS-TV . August 17, 2023.
  13. Web site: July 1, 2008 . RECOUNT - 2008 Republican and Democratic Primary . August 15, 2023 . South Carolina State Election Commission.
  14. "College and University Trustee Screening Commission". South Carolina Legislature. 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  15. Web site: 2023 . Senator John L. Scott Jr. . January 26, 2023 . South Carolina Legislature.
  16. Web site: April 9, 2013 . 2012 General Election . August 23, 2023 . South Carolina State Election Commission.
  17. Web site: The Buzz: Rand Paul on Lindsey Graham, second Democrat may challenge Tim Scott. August 25, 2013. August 26, 2013. The State. Adam. Beam. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130825192127/http://www.thestate.com/2013/08/25/2939452/the-buzz-rand-paul-on-lindsey.html. August 25, 2013.
  18. News: Adamczyk . Shelli . June 7, 2016 . Torrey Rush challenging John Scott for state Senate seat . WACH-TV . August 17, 2023.
  19. Web site: July 26, 2016 . Election Results . August 17, 2023 . South Carolina State Election Commission.
  20. News: Schechter . Maayan . August 13, 2023 . Richland SC Sen. John Scott dies at 69 . South Carolina Public Radio . August 13, 2023.
  21. Web site: June 30, 2021 . State Senate, District 19 . August 22, 2023 . South Carolina State Election Commission.
  22. Web site: August 19, 2023 . Order of the Palmetto Recipients . August 19, 2023 . South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
  23. News: Associated Press . January 23, 2019 . Scott calls for more help for the poor in Democratic response to State of the State . WLTX-TV . August 19, 2023.
  24. Web site: January 25, 2021 . South Carolina Primary Health Care Association Holds 2021 State Policies and Issues Forum . August 21, 2023 . South Carolina Primary Health Care Association.
  25. Web site: April 17, 2022 . Morris College celebrates new John L. Scott, Jr. Institute of Network Information Technology and Security . August 17, 2023 . South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.
  26. News: Walker . Donna Isbell . January 12, 2023 . Columbia 50 Most Influential . Columbia Business Monthly . August 21, 2023.
  27. News: August 13, 2023 . South Carolina State Sen. John Scott of Richland County dies. He was 69. . Yahoo News . August 13, 2023.
  28. News: Parrilla-Guerrero . Mayra . August 13, 2023 . State senator John Scott dies at the age of 69 . WIS-TV . August 13, 2023.
  29. News: Adcox . Seanna . August 13, 2023 . SC Sen. John Scott, 33-year veteran of the Statehouse, has died at age 69 . The Post and Courier . August 13, 2023.
  30. Web site: August 13, 2023 . Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on the Passing of Senator John Scott . August 13, 2023 . Office of the Governor Henry McMaster.
  31. News: Homan . Jacob . August 19, 2023 . Beloved South Carolina Senator John Scott laid to rest, 1,800 people in attendance . WPDE-TV . August 21, 2023.
  32. Web site: August 18, 2023 . The City of Columbia Postpones "Sistercare Saturdays" . dead . August 22, 2023 . City of Columbia . August 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230823055117/https://columbiasc.gov/the-city-of-columbia-postpones-sistercare-saturdays-2/ .
  33. News: August 19, 2023 . Memorial service for Sen. John Scott honored the legacy of man who lived everyday to help others . wIS-TV . August 19, 2023.
  34. News: Kinard . Meg . August 13, 2023 . South Carolina state Sen. John Scott, longtime Democratic lawmaker, dies at 69 . Associated Press . August 3, 2023.
  35. News: Bustos . Joseph . August 22, 2023 . SC special election scheduled to fill the late Sen. John Scott's seat. Here's when . The State Newspaper . August 22, 2023.
  36. News: Starr . Terrell Jermaine . January 18, 2020 . Tom Steyer Picks Up 3 Black Surrogates From the Carolinas . The Root . September 1, 2023.
  37. News: Budds . Becky . July 28, 2022 . Community members working to revitalize Broad River Road District . WLTX-TV . September 1, 2023.
  38. Web site: 2023 . 10/24/2023 Senate District 19 Primary . September 9, 2023 . South Carolina State Election Commission.
  39. Mayra Parrilla-Guerrero, Ashley Jones and, Maggie Brown (October 24, 2023). "Tameika Isaac Devine projected winner of SC Senate District 19 primary". WISTV. Retrieved October 24, 2023.

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