Scott Rigell
| Scott Rigell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district |
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In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Glenn Nye |
| Succeeded by | Scott Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Edward Scott Rigell May 28, 1960 Titusville, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Teri Rigell |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater |
Eastern Florida State College Mercer University Regent University |
| Website | Official website |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1978–1984 |
| Rank |
 Sergeant
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| Unit | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
Edward Scott Rigell (born May 28, 1960) is an American businessman, car dealer and politician who was the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district from 2011 to 2017. He declined to run for re-election in 2016, with his term ending in January 2017.
A Republican, Rigell broke with the party establishment in August 2016, withdrawing his support for Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for President — instead endorsing Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson.
Rigell was raised in Titusville, Florida. He served for six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1978–1984, attaining the rank of Sergeant. His father served in the Marines in World War II, landing on Iwo Jima, and his son is a Marine. He holds an A.A. from Brevard Community College, a B.B.A. from Mercer University, and a M.B.A. from Regent University.
He and his wife Teri live in Virginia Beach and have four children.
Prior to his election to Congress, Rigell and his wife Teri established, and continue to own, two new car dealerships under the name Freedom Automotive, one in Norfolk and the other in Chesapeake/Virginia Beach. On August 3, 2016, Rigell broke with the Republican Party establishment by becoming the first sitting member of Congress to endorse the Libertarian Party presidential candidate, Gary Johnson. Rigell had previously stated he would not vote for Republican nominee Donald Trump.
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