Marcus Simon
Marcus Bertram Simon (born July 1, 1970) is an American lawyer and politician from Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, Simon is the member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 53rd district, which includes Falls Church and parts of Fairfax County. There he sits on the Courts of Justice, General Laws, and Rules committees, and is Chair of the Privileges and Elections committee and Vice-Chair of the Housing and Consumer Protections Subcommittee of General Laws. He serves as Parliamentarian and Secretary for the House Democratic Caucus. He is appointed to the Virginia Code Commission, the Freedom of Information Advisory Council, and the Virginia Housing Commission. Simon is one of the eight legislators appointed to the Virginia Redistricting Commission, along with eight citizen members. As a lawyer, Simon was a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United States Army and his own law firm.
Marcus Simon | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 53rd district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marcus Bertram Simon July 1, 1970 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Anne Goldstein |
| Residence | Falls Church, Virginia |
| Alma mater | New York University (BA) American University (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Signature |  |
| Website | www.marcussimon.com |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1999–2003 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
Career
Simon received his bachelor's degree in journalism from New York University.[1] He worked as an aide for Jim Scott while Scott served in the Virginia House of Delegates. In 1995, he went to work for Katherine Hanley, who served as chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.[1][2] He attended night school as he received his juris doctor from American University Washington College of Law in 1999. He served in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United States Army for the next three years. Not wanting to remain a prosecutor, Simon entered 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 fulltime 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
- "Delegate Candidate Aims to Б─≤Make a Difference in the WorldБ─≥ - Sun Gazette Newspapers: News". Sungazette.net. March 21, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- "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.