Jiles Scott
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| Majority Leader | ||||
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| In Office: 2008-Presemt | ||||
| Constituency | {{{Constituency}}} | |||
| Preceded by | none | |||
| Succeeded by | none | |||
| Born | March 16, 1975 Birmingham, Alabama | |||
| Political Party | Democrat | |||
| Spouse | Widower | |||
| Religion | United Church of Christ | |||
Childhood and Early Career
Jiles Scott was born March 16th, 1969 in Birmingham, Alabama to Mark and Julia Scott. Raised in Chicago, Scott excelled in school, especially in History, his mother being one of his high school teachers. Scott was also a well known athlete, being a star pitcher on his schools baseball team. Scott graduated 3rd in his class and went to University of Illinois, where he got his Masters in American History with teacher certification. Scott was a popular teacher among the students for his candor with them, and for his humor.
Career in Politics
In 2002, Scott ran against the unpopular democrat incumbent, beating him in the primary by a little more then 5,000 votes, Scott went on to win the Senate seat, winning 56% of the vote against his opponent. Scott was easily re-elected four years later. In late 2007, Rahm Emmanuel announced he would not run for another term. Scott threw his hat into the race, and after a bitter primary, emerged as the winner. Scott crossed the 5th district, and with the help the out-going Congressman, won the seat. Scott captured the nomination for the office of Governor before his wife was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. Scott dropped out of the race. His wife died less then two months later. Having givin up his seat in Congress, Scott ran for his old seat in the regional legislature, winning the seat easily. Scott was then elected to the post of Majority Leader.
After a spirited campaign, where Scott was outspent nearly 2-1, Scott managed 47% of the vote against Andrew Merillin. After his defeat, he was re-elected Majority Leader.
