Senator Scott A. Surovell has represented Eastern Fairfax County since 2010. Prior to his time in the Senate, Senator Surovell served six years in the House of Delegates. Senator Surovell lives in Mt. Vernon with his wife and four children. He practices law and has dedicated his legislative career to fighting for Northern Virginia’s fair share, protecting consumers, and preserving our environment for future generations.

Senator Surovell has been a voice for reproductive health care access throughout his career. In recent sessions, he voted to repeal the abortion prohibition in Virginia health insurance plans. He voted to establish the Reproductive Health Protection Act and voted against prohibiting state funding for abortion services. Earlier in his career, he voted against requiring an ultrasound prior to an abortion and against defining life as beginning at conception.

Senator Surovell has consistently voted as a criminal justice advocate. He voted against mandatory consecutive sentences of imprisonment, a policy that keeps people locked in a vicious cycle. He voted against requiring school principals to report student misdemeanors to law enforcement. He voted to expand voting rights to release inmates, a move praised by both criminal justice and voting rights advocates. Amongst other policies, he also sponsored a bill to require police to inform drivers on why they are being stopped.

Senator Surovell has also championed civil liberties and rights. In 2020, he voted to prohibit No-knock Search Warrants, a practice derided by civil rights groups. He voted to repeal the state statutory same-sex marriage ban and amend state documents to adopt gender-neutral terms. He voted to prohibit state funding for conversion therapy on minors and amend the anti-discrimination law to include sexual orientation and gender identity, a bill he also co-sponsored.

Gun violence prevention has also been at the top of his priorities. In 2021, he voted to establish gun-free zones on school board property and voted to prohibit the possession of firearms within 40 feet of a polling place. In 2020, he voted to prohibit individuals subject to a protective order from possessing firearms and voted to increase penalties for unsecured firearms. He also voted to require reporting lost or stolen firearms and authorize the temporary seizure of guns from persons posing substantial risk.

Senator Surovell is facing a challenge from Republican Mark Springman. Springman is a typical Republican: he will do nothing to curb police violence and abuse, he will weaken public education and further attacks on trans youth, and believes cutting taxes is a panacea for all economic ails.

Given his record on reproductive health, criminal justice, civil rights, and gun violence prevention, Senator Scott Surovell is the progressive choice in this race.
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