Scott Surovell's Roots Run Deep in 44th

Incumbent Democrat’s to-do list includes fixing Route 1, promoting green initiatives, and adding more preschools.

Scott Surovell became the delegate to Virginia’s 44th District almost by accident two years ago, when then-incumbent Democrat Kristen Amundson, in office since 1999, changed her mind about running after winning her primary. The House Minority Leader contacted Surovell. “He said he needed me to run,” said Surovell, a lawyer who quickly decided he could translate his legal know-how and understanding of the area he grew up in into serving in the General Assembly. He put a campaign into gear. He went on to win the seat less than five months later with 53.4 percent of the vote in a three-person race. He didn’t stop running when he hit Richmond for his first term, introducing bills and as a minority freshman, even seeing some pass, he said. Some…

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