Jay O'Brien (Virginia politician)

James Kenneth 'Jay' O'Brien Jr.
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 39th district
In office
December 5, 2002 – January 9, 2008
Preceded by Madison E. Marye
Succeeded by George L. Barker
Personal details
Born December 10, 1951
Nuremberg, Germany
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Sevea
Profession businessman
Religion Roman Catholic

James Kenneth "Jay" O'Brien Jr. was a Republican member of the Virginia Senate, representing the 39th District from 2003 through 2007. Previously he was a Delegate of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1993 through 2002. O'Brien was defeated in his bid for re-election in 2007, losing in a close race to Democrat George Barker.

Biography

Jay was born in Nuremberg, Germany on December 10, 1951 to Jim and Mary O'Brien. Along with his father and two brothers, Dennis and Michael, Jay attended the United States Military Academy and graduated in 1973. He then went on to graduate school at University of Oklahoma where he mastered in Public Administration.

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