Heather Scott

Heather Scott
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 1 Seat A
Assumed office
January, 2015
Preceded by Eric Anderson
Personal details
Born Ohio
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Andrew
Residence Bonner County
Alma mater University of Akron
Profession Aquatic Biologist
Website www.voteheatherscott.com

Heather Scott is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2015 representing District 1 in the A seat.

Education and career

Scott attended University of Akron earning her a B.A. in biology. Scott been employed in the field of fisheries and aquatic biology for 15 plus years related to the FERC re-licensing and operations of hydroelectric facilities.[1]

Defense of White Nationalists

Scott in August, 2017 on her Facebook page defended White Nationalist. She reportedly said, "The way the media has set this up, the mention of white nationalist, which is no more than a Caucasian who (sic) for the Constitution and making America great again, and confusing it with term, 'white supremacist' which is extreme racism. Therefore, if one is 'guilty' of being white, one is clearly racist.[2]

2015 Bugging Accusations

In 2015 Scott is reported to have cut wires which part of the fire suppression system in her office. Scott believed at the time that the wires were in fact listening devices planted to spy on her. The wire cutting incident was witnessed by other Idaho House members.[3]

Claims that Women in the Idaho Legislature Advance through Sexual Favors

At the start of the 2017 session of the Idaho Legislature Scott reportedly made a remark to fellow state representative Judy Boyle, upon learning of her appointment to the Idaho House's Agriculture Committee. The reported comment was that female lawmakers obtain ranking committee appointments and other leadership positions only if they "spread their legs." The alleged comment received widespread rebuke from other Idaho lawmakers.[4]

Support for Scott

Scott has received consistently high ratings for her voting record in the legislature from the Idaho Freedom Foundation whose stated purpose is to advance the conservative principles of limited government, free markets and self-reliance.[5]

Elections

2018

Scott defeated Mike Boeck in the Republican Primary.[6]

Scott is supporting Congressman Raul Labrador for Governor in the May, 2018 Idaho Republican Primary.[7]

2016

Scott was unopposed in the Republican Primary.[8]

Scott defeated Kate McAlister with 62.54% of the vote.[9]

Scott supported Ted Cruz in the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016.[10][11]

2014

Scott defeated Stephen T. Snedden in the Republican Primary winning with 63.8% of the vote.[12]

Scott defeated Laura Bry in the General Election with 66.1% of the vote.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Rep. Heather Scott – Idaho State Legislature". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-05.
  2. ↑ "Heather Scott defends statements on white nationalism". 2017-08-23. Retrieved 2018-09-03.
  3. ↑ Spokesman-Review Writer "Two lawmakers say they saw Rep. Scott remove what she feared was a listening device" Spokesman-Review. Accessed: http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article127071509.html
  4. ↑ Dentzer, B. (Jan. 11, 2017). "Idaho lawmaker under fire for saying female colleagues advance via sexual favors" Idaho Statesman. Accessed: http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article125973489.html
  5. ↑ Freedom Index: https://idahofreedom.org/previous-idaho-freedom-index-years/
  6. ↑ "North Idaho Rep. Heather Scott draws GOP challenger for next election". Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  7. ↑ Malloy, C. (Aug. 20, 2017). "Labrador offers the best hope to the GOP 'right'" Idaho State Journal. http://idahostatejournal.com/opinion/columns/labrador-offers-the-best-hope-to-the-gop-right/article_afb46356-1826-5d78-a5ac-b5fc84947c0d.html
  8. ↑ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-05.
  9. ↑ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-05.
  10. ↑ "Ted Cruz: Press Release - Cruz for President Announces Expanded Idaho Leadership Team". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2017-04-05.
  11. ↑ "Two rallies, two different messages, two reporters’ thoughts | Idaho Reports in blog form". idahoreports.blogs.idahoptv.org. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
  12. ↑ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-05.
  13. ↑ "Legislative Totals". www.sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-04-05.
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