Eva Mae Fleming Scott (May 6, 1926 – March 28, 2019) was an American pharmacist, businesswoman and politician from Virginia.
[3] Scott first won election to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1971, running as an independent after her predecessor had suffered a stroke.
"[4] She became noted during her time as a delegate for her belief in limited government and free enterprise, and expressed her opposition to abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment.
[3] Scott limited the amounts she would allow people to contribute to her campaigns, fearing that otherwise she might become indebted to those who gave her money and would compromise her beliefs.
[4] Over her three terms in the House, Scott served on a number of committees, including Militia and Police, Counties Cities and Towns, Labor and Commerce, and Roads and Internal Navigation.
[3] She stated that she felt obligated to continue her career in public service, as the electorate trusted her enough to elect her to office.