Scott Surovell

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Scott Anthony Surovell

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth August 21, 1971 (Age: 54)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Scott Surovell holds a distinguished educational background, graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from James Madison University and earning a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. He has extensive experience in the legal field, co-founding a law firm specializing in various practice areas and earning recognition as a "Superlawyer." Surovell has also served on legal committees and received accolades from legal publications. His professional career includes significant leadership roles in both the legal and political sectors, showcasing a blend of expertise and leadership capabilities.

Political Ideas

Scott Surovell's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive social policies with a pragmatic approach to fiscal and regional issues. He champions criminal justice reform and environmental protection while also advocating for measures that balance economic growth with public welfare. Surovell's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. His rhetorical style consistently emphasizes community-focused solutions and inclusive policymaking, often framing issues through the lens of social equity and economic opportunity.

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2023: Virginia State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 34th Senate District, 2023 general election

38,140 votes (69.75%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Courts of Justice
Member
Commerce and Labor
Member
Finance and Appropriations
Member
Rehabilitation and Social Services
Member
Rules
Member
Booker T. Washington Commemorative Commission
Member
Crime Commission, Virginia State
Member
District Courts, Committee on
Member
Elections, Joint Subcommittee to Study the Consolidation and Scheduling of General
Member
Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on
Member
Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, Board of Trustees
Member
Governor's Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates
Member
Health Insurance Reform Commission
Member
High Speed Rail Compact Commission, Virginia-North Carolina
Member
Joint Rules
Member
Joint Subcommittee on Tax Policy
Member
Judicial Conference of Virginia for District Courts
Member
Judicial Council of Virginia
Member
Legislative Support Commission
Member
Local Government Fiscal Stress, Joint Subcommittee on
Member
Northern Virginia Growing Needs of Public Transit Joint Subcommittee
Member
Subcommittee #1 - Government and Regulatory Systems
Member
Tax Preferences, Joint Subcommittee to Evaluate
Member
Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program, Commission on
Member
Water Commission, State
Member
2019: Virginia State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia's 36th Senate district general election, 2019

37,492 votes (91.73%)

Win
2015: Virginia State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia Senate, 36th District general election

18,320 votes (60.50%)

Win