Ayden Scott

Ayden Scott's career experience includes working as a firefighter and paramedic.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Ayden Scott, and I am a firefighter, paramedic, and grew up in Utah running to represent Utah’s 3rd Congressional District. At 26 years old, I offer a new generation of leadership rooted in service, accountability, and constitutional principles. My career has been dedicated to helping people on their worst days, making critical decisions under pressure, and putting my community before myself. Those experiences have shaped my belief that elected officials should be public servants not career politicians. I’m running for Congress because I believe Washington needs leaders who will listen to the people, protect individual liberty, practice fiscal responsibility, and work to leave the next generation a stronger, freer America

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I’m running for Congress to represent the new generation, a generation who must focus more on service and people. I have spent my career responding to people on their worst days, solving problems and serving the community. I believe DC could benefit from more public servants than politicians. I will approach every decision with integrity, accountability and focus to the people. A fundamental skill learned by having the public’s best interest throughout my career as a fire fighter.The federal government should focus on the responsibilities assigned to it by the Constitution while empowering states, local communities, families, and individuals to solve problems closer to home. I support fiscal responsibility, reducing the national debt, protecting individual liberties, securing our borders, and promoting policies that encourage economic growth and opportunity. Congress should prioritize practical solutions over political theater and work across party lines when it benefits the American people especially Utahs 3rd.America’s greatest strength has always been its people, not its politicians. I want to create an environment where families can thrive, businesses can grow, and future generations have more opportunity than the last. That means protecting constitutional freedoms, supporting economic policies, investing in American innovation, and ensuring government serves as a partner to those working tirelessly to build a better future… our future

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The future that my generation must live with.

Cost of living and homeownership

Federal deregulation

Small business support

And government accountability

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Accountability and integrity

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was 15 when I started a Vending machine business

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Short term, to be more accountable to the people for more frequent elections

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The divide between parties is seemingly getting wider, to pass meaningful legislation we must remember and learn to work together