Don Scott, Jr.

Don Scott, Jr. is a Virginia politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Elected to represent the Portsmouth area, Scott has been a vocal advocate for various progressive policies, including education and social justice initiatives. He gained attention in a recent debate where he acted as a surrogate for Abigail Spanberger, arguing against calls for fellow Democrat Jay Jones to withdraw from the attorney general race amid controversy over violent text messages. Scott emphasized the need for consistency in condemning political rhetoric and defended Spanberger's position during the contentious exchange.