Jiles Scott
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| Majority Leader | ||||
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| In Office: 2008-14, 2017-Pres | ||||
| Preceded by | none;Pamela Dewey | |||
| Succeeded by | Pamela Dewey; incumbet | |||
| Born | March 16, 1975 Birmingham, Alabama | |||
| Political Party | Democrat | |||
| Spouse | Widower; Matthew Craig | |||
| Religion | United Church of Christ | |||
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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. After running for Lt. Governor with Elizabeth Wellborune, Scott resigned his seat in the legislautre. Pamela Dewey was eleced the new Majority Leader.
Back into politics
Jiles became a Professor at the University of Illinois in Urbana. Jiles's classes were always packed as he taught history and regional government. In the election of 2017, Jiles returned to Congress where he sereved less than 100 days. Jiles resigned his seat to take back his spot in the regional legislature to replace Pamela Dewey. In May of 2017, Scott announced he would be a candidate for Governor after Governor Wellborune announced she would not run. Later on in the year, Scott announced the rumors of his sexuality were true, he was bi-sexual and currently was seeing another man. Scott has two children, Zoey-14 and Andrew-17.
Accomplishments
Scott was the author of many bills that have set the Heartland apart:
- College Education for all children whos family earns under $60,000
- Same-sex marriage in the Heartland.
- Tax breaks for farmers who buy new equipment.
- Universal Health Care.
- First minimum teacher wage
