13 Facts About Scudder Parker

Scudder Parker was born on August 16,1943 and is an American Democratic politician from Vermont.

Scudder Parker served in the Vermont State Senate for eight years.

Scudder Parker served as an ordained Protestant minister in UCC churches in East St Johnsbury and Lower Waterford.

Early in his political career, Scudder Parker became the first Democratic Party candidate to win a Vermont State Senate seat in the northeastern region of Vermont.

Scudder Parker served four terms in the State Senate from 1981 to 1988.

Scudder Parker served as the Chair of the Vermont Democratic Party.

Scudder Parker then worked for the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, first as the Director of the Consulting Division and then as VEIC's Policy Director.

In retirement, Scudder Parker has become a published poet, with his first book of poetry, "Safe as Lightning" published in 2020 by Rootstock Publishing.

In 2005, Scudder Parker announced his intention to run for the Democratic Party nomination for Governor of Vermont in the November 2006 Vermont gubernatorial election.

Scudder Parker was assured that nomination when no other Democrat filed by the July 16,2006 deadline.

Scudder Parker started his campaign in the fall of 2005, visiting counties in Vermont and staying there for several days at a time.

The Scudder Parker campaign focused on several issues, including energy, education, health care, and economic development.

Scudder Parker released a series of position papers on energy in support of renewable energy sources.