Martin Scott (politician)
Martin Scott | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
In office January 10, 2005 – January 2013 | |
Preceded by | Brian Davis Joyce |
Succeeded by | Jay Neal |
Personal details | |
Born | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Jane Scott |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Shorter College, Chattanooga State, Kennesaw State University |
Occupation | Businessman, teacher, realtor, politician, pastor |
Martin Scott is an American businessman, educator, politician, and pastor from Georgia. Scott is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from District 2.
Early life[]
Scott was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1]
Education[]
Scott earned a degree from Shorter College and Chattanooga State. Scott earned an MBA from Kennesaw State University.[1]
Career[]
Scott is a businessman, former teacher and realtor.[1]
On November 2, 2004, Scott won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 2. Scott defeated Sadie Morgan with 69.16% of the votes.[2] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Scott won the election and continued serving District 2. Scott defeated Sadie Morgan with 67.10% of the votes.[3] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Scott won the election and continued serving District 2. Scott defeated Sadie Morgan with 70.94% of the votes.[4] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Scott won the election unopposed and continued serving District 2.[5][1]
In 2012, Scott founded River City Church in Rossville, Georgia. Scott is the lead pastor.[6][7]
Personal life[]
Scott's wife is Jane Scott. They have four children. Scott and his family live in Rossville, Georgia.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e "Martin Scott's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 002". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "Rossville's Martin Scott Will Not Seek Re-Election To Georgia House; Painter Running". chattanoogan.com. January 10, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2021.(archive)
- ^ "Our Story". rivercity.org. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
External links[]
- 21st-century American politicians
- Georgia (U.S. state) Republicans
- Kennesaw State University alumni
- Living people
- Members of the Georgia House of Representatives
- People from Rossville, Georgia
- Shorter University alumni