Scott McInnis
American politician (born 1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stephen Scott Emory McInnis[4] (born May 9, 1953) is an American politician and lawyer who was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado from 1993 to 2005. In August 2010, McInnis lost his bid to become the Republican nominee for Governor of Colorado after a plagiarism accusation and apology hurt his standing. In November 2014, McInnis was elected a member of the Mesa County Board of County Commissioners—beginning term in office in January 2015.
Quick Facts Member of the Mesa County Commission from the 2nd district, Preceded by ...
Scott McInnis | |
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Member of the Mesa County Commission from the 2nd district | |
In office January 1, 2015 – January 2023 | |
Preceded by | Steven Acquafresca[1] |
Succeeded by | Bobbie Daniel |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Ben Nighthorse Campbell |
Succeeded by | John Salazar |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 57th district | |
In office January 5, 1983 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Kathleen Sullivan[2] |
Succeeded by | Russell L. George[3] |
Personal details | |
Born | Stephen Scott Emory McInnis (1953-05-09) May 9, 1953 (age 71) Glenwood Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lori Smith McInnis |
Education | Fort Lewis College (BA) St. Mary's University (JD) |
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The McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, west of Grand Junction, is named for him.