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E. Scott Garrett
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| U.S. Representative E. Scott Garrett (R) | ||
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| NJ-05 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Budget, House Committee on Financial Services | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: Yes Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for NJ-05 | ||
| Confirmed: | Michael Cino, Adam Gussen, Jason Castle, Diane Sare, Bonnie Somer, E. Scott Garrett | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
E. Scott Garrett, a Republican, has represented the Fifth Congressional District of District of New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2003 (map).
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Environmental record
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Transparency
Bio
Garrett was born July 9, 1959 in Englewood, New Jersey. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Montclair State University in 1981 and a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law in Camden in 1984.
Prior to being elected to the House, Garrett served in the New Jersey General Assembly (the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature) from 1990 to 2002 representing the 24th legislative district, covering all of Sussex County and several municipalities in Morris and Hunterdon counties.
Congressional career
He made two previous runs for the 5th District seat in the Republican primary, but was defeated each time by longtime incumbent Marge Roukema. When Roukema decided not to seek a 12th term in 2002, Garrett ran for and won the Republican nomination despite Roukema endorsing his major opponent. He faced Anne Sumers, a former Republican turned Democrat, in the general election. Sumers' chances decreased significantly after she made several ill-advised comments about the U.S.-Taliban conflict on an Internet message board, and Garrett won in a rout. He was reelected almost as easily in 2004 with 58% of the vote. He declined to debate Anne Wolfe, his Democratic opponent, several times.
Garrett is one of the most conservative Republicans to represent New Jersey in Congress in a long time. He has the highest rating from the American Conservative Union of any congressman from the Northeast, at a perfect 100.
2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Paul Aronsohn to face Garrett in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] Garrett retained his seat.
Money in politicsThis section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section. Campaign contributionsThe following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to E. Scott Garrett. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. File:Garrett elections.jpg Source: Federal Election Commission
Revolving doorThe "revolving door" refers to the passage of staffers between government and industry employment. Former staff for members of Congress often use the connections and knowledge they gained as public employees to help their new employers – often lobbying firms – influence their former employers and institutions.
Privately funded travelThe following is drawn from E. Scott Garrett's travel disclosure forms. Corporations and other organizations can pay for trips by members of Congress and their staff as long as it is related to official business (though some trips have been glorified junkets). How to use this information.
Personal financesThe following is drawn from E. Scott Garrett's personal financial disclosure forms. Close study of the data has often revealed conflicts of interest by members of Congress. How to use this information.
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Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommitee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- Subcommitee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommitee on Housing and Community Opportunity
- House Committee on Budget
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Budget
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on E. Scott Garrett. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
1318 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4465
Fax: 202-225-9048
Web Email
Website
District Office- Newton:
93 Main Street
Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: 973-300-2000
Fax: 973-300-1051
District Office- Paramus:
210 Route 4 East, Suite 206
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: 201-712-0330
Fax: 201-712-0930
Articles and Resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- bioguide.congress.gov Official bio for Scott Garrett
- Criticism of Scott Garrett
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
