Jessie Rae Scott

Jessie Rae Scott (October 12, 1929 – December 26, 2010) was an American politician who served as the First Lady of North Carolina from 1969 to 1973 through her marriage to North Carolina Governor Robert W. Scott.

Scott unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for North Carolina Labor Commissioner in 1976 and served as the state coordinator for the Jimmy Carter presidential campaign. She received a bachelor's degree from Greensboro Women's College, One of four candidates, she presented herself as conservative and friendly to business interests, contrary to how members of the Scott family had previously presented themselves as progressives. She argued that, "Individuals, small businesses and industries are overwhelmed by the burden of governmental regulations and forms to fill out. What is needed is not more government, but better government."