Jay O'Brien (Virginia politician)

Jay O'Brien
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 39th district
In office December 5, 2002 – January 9, 2008
Preceded by	Madison Marye
Succeeded by	George Barker
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 40th district
In office January 8, 1992 – December 5, 2002
Preceded by
Succeeded by	Tim Hugo
Personal details
Born	James Kenneth O'Brien, Jr. (1951-12-10) December 10, 1951 (age 70) Nuremberg, West Germany
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Sevea Staves
Alma mater	U.S. Military Academy (B.S.) University of Oklahoma (M.A.)
Profession	businessman
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1973–1978 (Active) 1978–2006 (Reserve)
Rank	Colonel
Unit	U.S. Army Reserve

James Kenneth "Jay" O'Brien, Jr. (born December 10, 1951) was a Republican member of the Virginia Senate, representing the 39th district from 2003 through 2007. Previously represented the 40th district in 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[]

O'Brien 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, he 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.

External links[]

• Senate of Virginia - Senator James Kenneth 'Jay' O'Brien Jr. official government site
• Project Vote Smart - Senator James Kenneth 'Jay' O'Brien Jr. (VA)^{[permanent dead link]} profile
• Follow the Money - James Kenneth 'Jay' O'Brien Jr.
  • 2005 2003 2001 1999 campaign contributions
• Washington Post - Senate District 39 Race