Del. Scott Garrett (HD-23) Announces Retirement from House of Delegates

Delegate Scott Garrett (HD-23) announced Monday that he will not seek reelection to the Virginia House of Delegates. Six Republican have now decided to retire from the General Assembly at a time when Democrats are on the cusp of winning a majority in both houses.

In 2009 Garrett defeated the Democratic incumbent to turn the seat over to Republicans.

Garrett entered Virginia state politics with the class of 2009 under the leadership of Republican Governor Bob McDonnell. Fresh off a complete GOP sweep of the Top 3 — governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general — Republicans were refreshed, renewed after some down years, and ready to go. They have not had such a winning season since after infighting and an insurgence of outside groups weakened the party and allowed Democrats to begin making gains on statewide positions.

Representing House District 23, made up of parts of Amherst and Bedford counties and the city of Lynchburg, Garrett, 62, had come from Lynchburg’s City Council where he had served from 2006-10. A general surgeon who had received his M.D. from the University of Virginia in 1984, Garrett earned his B.A. in economics in 1978.

Gone will be the pragmatic voice of experience. Will it be replaced with another? Stay tuned….

Scott Garrett’s Facebook announcement….

Friends:

After much thought and prayer, I have decided to not seek re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates in November.

It has been my privilege to serve the good people of the 23rd House District for the past ten years. Thank you for placing your confidence and trust in me to represent our values in Richmond. Whitney and I value the friendships we’ve made along the path of public service and the overwhelming support and encouragement we’ve received.

I’ve always felt called to public service- first as a general surgeon, saving lives and then as a legislator, ensuring our state government works for all Virginians.

Now, I am looking forward to serving full-time in my role as a husband to Whitney and a father to our two teenagers, Tyler and Haley Gray. God has granted me no greater title than that of “Dad.” In this chapter of life, the public service I will provide is to do my best to continue preparing these two young people with hearts and minds to serve as productive, responsible adults.

Again, I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as your Delegate and look forward to many bright days ahead.

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