John A. Cosgrove (born June 7, 1954) is an American politician. On August 16, 2013, he was sworn in as a member of the Senate of Virginia, representing the 14th district, after winning an August 6 special election to replace the retiring Harry Blevins.[1][2]
John Cosgrove | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office August 16, 2013 – September 30, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Blevins |
| Succeeded by | Christie Craig (Redistricing) |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 78th district | |
| In office January 9, 2002 – August 16, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Blevins |
| Succeeded by | Jay Leftwich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 7, 1954 Montgomery, Alabama |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sue Ann Culpepper |
| Children | Michael, Brian |
| Residence | Chesapeake, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Tidewater Community College Old Dominion University |
| Profession | Electronics engineer |
| Committees | Education and Health Rehabilitation and Social Services Transportation |
| Website | www.johncosgrove.org |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1987–1998 |
| Unit | United States Naval Reserve |
From 2002 to 2013 Cosgrove served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 78th district in the city of Chesapeake. Cosgrove is a member of the Republican Party.[3]
Cosgrove is a Virginia State Leader for the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), which writes conservative model bills for state legislators to introduce.[4]
Cosgrove is an advocate for gun rights. In 2017, the Virginia Citizens Defense League named him one of the most pro-gun politicians in the state.[5] In 2017, Cosgrove mistakenly left his handgun unattended in an assembly meeting room.[6]
In September 2023 Cosgrove resigned from the Virginia Senate after being appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to a position at the Virginia Marine Resources Commission.[7]
References
edit- ^ Downs, John Sr. (August 21, 2013). "John Cosgrove: Chesapeake's New State Senator". The Citizen of Chesapeake. Archived from the original on August 22, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ^ Sheler, Jeff (August 7, 2013). "Cosgrove wins special election to fill Va. senate seat". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ "Virginia House of Delegates; Session 2013; Cosgrove, John A." Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- ^ "State Chairs - American Legislative Exchange Council".
- ^ "Virginia Citizens Defense League Names 2017's Most Pro Gun Politicians". April 10, 2017.
- ^ "Virginia lawmaker left handgun unattended in General Assembly meeting room".
- ^ "Youngkin appoints Byron, Roth to workforce posts". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
External links
edit- "John Cosgrove". Virginia Public Access Project. (campaign finance)
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on April 29, 2013.
- "Delegate John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)". Richmond Sunlight.
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