Scott Taylor | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Scott Rigell |
Succeeded by | Elaine Luria |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 85th district | |
In office January 8, 2014 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Bob Tata |
Succeeded by | Rocky Holcomb |
Personal details | |
Born | Scott William Taylor June 27, 1979 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Old Dominion University (GrCert) Harvard University (BLA, MLA) |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1997–2005 |
Unit | Navy SEALs |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Scott William Taylor (born June 27, 1979) is an American politician and former Navy SEAL. He served as the U.S. representative from Virginia's 2nd congressional district from 2017 to 2019. Taylor was also a state delegate for the 85th house district.
On November 6, 2018, Taylor was defeated for reelection by Democrat and U.S. Navy veteran Elaine Luria.[1] In December 2019, he stated he was going to run again for his old seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.[2] In the November general election, he was defeated by Luria a second time.