Scott Brown

Scott Brown is a former United States Senator from Massachusetts, who served from 2010 to 2013. He was born on September 12, 1959, in Kittery, Maine, and grew up in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Brown graduated from Tufts University in 1981 and received his Juris Doctor degree from Boston College Law School in 1985, where he was a classmate of Elizabeth Warren. He was a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and later became a Judge Advocate General.

Early Life and Education

Brown's early life was marked by his parents' divorce when he was a child, and he was raised by his mother, Judith Brown, in Wakefield, Massachusetts. He attended Wakefield High School and later enrolled in Tufts University, where he earned a degree in History in 1981. During his time at Tufts University, Brown was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and played American football under the guidance of coach Victor Calvaruso. After graduating from Tufts University, Brown attended Boston College Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1985, and was a classmate of Deval Patrick and Marty Meehan.

Political Career

Brown's entry into politics began when he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1998, representing the 21st Middlesex district. He later served in the Massachusetts State Senate from 2004 to 2010, representing the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex district. During his time in the Massachusetts State Senate, Brown worked with Mitt Romney, Kerry Healey, and Timothy Murray on various legislative initiatives. In 2009, Brown announced his candidacy for the United States Senate special election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Ted Kennedy, and he received endorsements from John McCain, Rudy Giuliani, and Mitt Romney.

Senate Election and Tenure

Brown won the United States Senate special election on January 19, 2010, defeating Martha Coakley and Joe Kennedy. He was sworn into office on February 4, 2010, and became the first Republican to represent Massachusetts in the United States Senate since Edward Brooke in 1979. During his tenure, Brown served on the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services, the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, where he worked with Carl Levin, John McCain, and Daniel Akaka. Brown also worked with Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Harry Reid on various legislative initiatives, including the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 and the New START treaty.

Post-Senate Career

After losing his re-election bid to Elizabeth Warren in 2012, Brown went on to become a contributor to Fox News Channel and a visiting professor at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He also joined the board of directors of Kadant Inc. and became a senior advisor to Goldman Sachs. In 2014, Brown announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in New Hampshire, but lost to Jeanne Shaheen. Brown has also been involved with various organizations, including the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Wounded Warrior Project, and has worked with John Kerry, Chuck Hagel, and Eric Shinseki on veterans' issues.

Personal Life

Brown is married to Gail Huff, a former CBS News reporter, and they have two daughters, Ayla Brown and Arianna Brown. He is a resident of Rye, New Hampshire, and is an avid outdoorsman and motorcyclist. Brown has also been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Jimmy Miller, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Boston Children's Hospital, and has worked with Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and David Ortiz on various charitable initiatives. Brown has received awards from the National Guard Association of the United States, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion, and has been recognized for his work on behalf of veterans and active duty military personnel. Category:United States Senators from Massachusetts