"From Federal Inmate to History-Making Speaker: Don Scott's Journey in Virginia's House of Delegates"
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Don Scott, a Navy veteran and lawyer, has been unanimously elected as the first Black speaker in the 400-year history of the Virginia House of Delegates. His unconventional path to the statehouse, including a past conviction and subsequent successful legal career, has shaped his platform of criminal justice reform. Scott's rise to leadership reflects a historic moment for Virginia and is seen as a continuation of the legacy of Black legislators and the enslaved Virginians who built the state Capitol.
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