Marcus Simon
Marcus Simon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Scott |
| Constituency | 53rd district (2014–2024) 13th district (2024–present) |
| Chair of the Virginia House of Delegates Privileges and Elections Committee | |
| Assumed office January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph C. Lindsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marcus Bertram Simon July 1, 1970 J.A.G. Corps |
Marcus Bertram Simon (born July 1, 1970) is an American lawyer and politician from
Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United States Army and currently owns his own law firm
.
Career
Simon received his
real estate law in 2003. When the subprime mortgage crisis occurred in 2008, Simon and colleagues formed a law firm.[1]
Scott announced he would not seek reelection in 2013, and immediately endorsed Simon as his successor.[2] Simon won the seat in the 2013 elections.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marcus Simon | 13,726 | 66.71% | ||
| Republican | W. Brad Tidwell | 5,965 | 28.99% | ||
| Libertarian | Anthony G. Tellez | 852 | 4.14% | ||
| Write-ins | 33 | 0.16% | |||
| Turnout | 20,576 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
Personal
Simon's father, Samuel A. Simon, worked for Ralph Nader and was a member of "Nader's Raiders." He was one of the first 13 full-time lawyers to found the original Public Interest Research Group (PIRG). His mother was a teacher for the Fairfax County Public Schools. His parents live in McLean, Virginia.[1]
Simon lives in Falls Church, Virginia, with his wife, Rachel, and two children, Emily and Zachary. He and his family attend Temple Rodef Shalom.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Delegate Candidate Aims to Make a Difference in the World - Sun Gazette Newspapers: News". Sungazette.net. March 21, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- ^ a b "State Del. Jim Scott, Human Rights Champion, Won't Seek 12th Term". Fcnp.com. March 6, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- ^ Ann, Mary. "Virginia Election 2013: Marcus Simon Elected to House of Delegates - Elections - Falls Church, VA Patch". Fallschurch.patch.com. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- ^ "Official Results - General Election - November 5, 2013". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on February 19, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2013.