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Lauren Scott
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Scott in 2014
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| Member of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission | |
| In office 2012–2016 |
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| Appointed by | Brian Sandoval |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Reno, Nevada |
| Education | Saint Leo University (BBA) |
| Occupation | LGBT advocate, politician, entrepreneur |
| Website | http://www.scottfornevada.com |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1986–1994 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | 56th Fighter Wing, 4450th Tactical Group |
Lauren Alex Scott is an American politician, a person who works to make changes in government. She is also a civil rights activist, meaning she works to protect people's rights. She is also an entrepreneur, someone who starts businesses.
In 2014, she ran for a seat in the Nevada Assembly, which is part of Nevada's state government. She won the Republican Party's nomination in the primary election. This meant she was chosen to represent her party. Later, in the main election, she lost to Michael Sprinkle.
From 2012 to 2016, Lauren Scott was appointed by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC). This group works to make sure everyone in Nevada is treated fairly.
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Lauren Scott's Political Journey
Running for Office in 2012
In 2012, Lauren Scott first ran for the Nevada Assembly. She wanted to represent District 30. In the Republican primary election, she received 21 percent of the votes. Another candidate, Ken Lightfoot, won the nomination that year.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Ken Lightfoot | 1,299 | 65.1 | |
| Republican | Lauren Scott | 427 | 21.4 | |
| Republican | Paul Maineri | 270 | 13.5 | |
Running for Office in 2014
Lauren Scott ran for the Nevada Assembly again in 2014. She won the Republican primary election for District 30. This meant she would challenge the person currently holding the seat, Michael Sprinkle. Governor Brian Sandoval supported her campaign.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lauren Scott | 1,187 | 58.33 | |
| Republican | Adam Khan | 848 | 41.67 | |
In the general election, Lauren Scott lost to Michael Sprinkle.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Michael Sprinkle | 6,187 | 53.89 | |
| Republican | Lauren Scott | 5,293 | 46.11 | |
Running for Office in 2016
Lauren Scott decided to run for the Nevada Assembly District 30 seat one more time in 2016. She again faced Michael Sprinkle in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Michael Sprinkle | 13,572 | 57.87 | |
| Republican | Lauren Scott | 9,881 | 42.13 | |
Working for Civil Rights
Lauren Scott is a strong supporter of civil rights. In 2009, she started an organization called Equality Nevada, Inc. She was its leader until 2015. This group worked to make sure that all people, including those who are LGBTQ, have equal rights in Nevada. Equality Nevada was recognized as one of the best local organizations in Northern Nevada.
Scott also supported changing a military rule called "Don't ask, don't tell" in 2010. This rule prevented openly gay and lesbian people from serving in the military. It was later found to be against the US Constitution.
In 2011, Scott continued her work for civil rights in Nevada. She worked with groups like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Together, they helped pass new laws that protected the rights of transgender people in Nevada for the first time. Her efforts have been recognized by both the Nevada Assembly and the Senate.
In 2013, Scott spoke in favor of a bill called SB139. This bill aimed to add "gender identity and expression" to the state's hate crime laws. This means that crimes against people because of their gender identity would be taken very seriously. Governor Brian Sandoval signed this bill into law in May 2013.
Life and Career
After working as an Electrical Design Manager, Lauren Scott started a new chapter in her life in 1999. She also helped start a company that made special power supplies. This company was later bought and renamed Gripping Power, Inc.
In 2007, she worked as an electrical systems engineer at Biodiesel Solutions. When that company closed in 2008, she began working as a consultant. She helped businesses with their development and with renewable energy projects. In 2013, she founded her own company, Alkcon Corporation, and became its president and CEO.
Education and Military Service
Lauren Scott studied at St. Leo University. She graduated with honors in 1994 with a degree in Business Administration. She focused on technology management and information systems.
Before her career in business and politics, Scott served in the US Air Force. She joined in 1986 and worked as a firefighter. She received an honorable discharge in 1994, meaning she completed her service with good standing.
See also
- List of transgender public officeholders in the United States
