November 12th 2023.
Del. Don Scott is about to make history in Virginia this January, when he officially takes on the role of House Speaker and becomes the first Black person ever to do so. His nomination on Nov. 11th was officially made by the House Democratic Caucus, as confirmed by the Philadelphia Tribune.
It comes after the Nov. 7th elections thwarted Republicans’, including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, attempt to have a majority across all governmental entities. Now, with the State House and Senate holding a Democratic majority, Virginia faces a divided government for the next two years.
The House Democrats have expressed their delight in having Scott lead Virginia forward. They recognize that his story of resilience, second chances, and historic firsts is reflective of many Virginians and people across the nation. Scott is a U.S. Navy veteran who acquired his J.D., but he also served time in prison decades ago for a felony drug conviction.
Scott has also made it clear that he won't be allowing any proposals of a 15-week abortion ban from Gov. Youngkin to pass. “It’s dead,” he shared in an interview with the Associated Press. “The Democrats, we’re the party of freedom. I never thought that Republicans would become a nanny state, telling women what to do with their bodies.”
The Texas native expresses gratitude for the opportunity to lead Virginia forward. “I know I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors who built that Capitol,” he said. “I just wake up with so much gratitude to be in this position. I know there are so many people who are a lot smarter than me, who are Black, who never got this chance.”
Scott is looking forward to working with Gov. Youngkin to progress the state of Virginia with progressive issues such as minimum wage increases and gun-control legislation. He is set to become the first Black House Speaker in the state and is eager to make a lasting impact.
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