Scott Bottoms is an American politician who is a Colorado state representative from Colorado Springs. A Republican, Bottoms represents Colorado House of Representatives District 15, which includes much of eastern Colorado Springs and Cimarron Hills in El Paso County.
Personal Details:
- Nationality: American
- Political party: Republican
- Residence: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Alma mater: Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Denver Seminary, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
- Profession: Pastor
Background: Bottoms, a United States Navy veteran, is the pastor of the Church at Briargate in Colorado Springs’ Briargate neighborhood. He has described himself as part of the political far-right and as “anti-establishment”.
Political Career: In the first day of the 2023 legislative session, 8 Republicans in the state House voted Bottoms for Speaker of the House. The vote was ultimately unsuccessful. Bottoms has a strong stance against abortion and transgender rights, calling them “demonic” throughout his campaign. He has also falsely claimed that during the January 6 attack of the Capitol, the FBI “lured” the rioters into the building.
Elections: In the 2022 Colorado House of Representatives election, Bottoms defeated his Democratic Party and Libertarian Party opponents, winning 56.76% of the total votes cast.
Compensation: Base salary: $43,977/year for legislators whose terms began in 2023. Per diem: For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $45/day. For legislators living more than 50 miles from the capitol: $237/day.
