House of Delegates, District 53

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The Candidates

James M. ''Jim'' Scott (D, Incumbent)

Occupation
Delegate; member, Appropriations, Privileges & Elections, Militia, Police & Public Safety Committees

Public Service

Tysons Transportation Association Board, 1990-present
Board member, Fairfax Partnership for Youth, 1998-present
Co-chair, Fairfax County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2005-present
Board member, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 1993-present
Member, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Providence District, 1972-86
Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1992-present

Christopher D. Merola (R)

Occupation
Political director, Political Media Inc

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