James Kenneth "Jay" O'Brien, Jr. (born December 10, 1951) was a

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member of the

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, representing the 39th district from 2003 through 2007. Previously represented the 40th district in the

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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

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, Germany on December 10, 1951 to Jim and Mary O'Brien. Along with his father and two brothers, Dennis and Michael, he attended the

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and graduated in 1973. He then went on to graduate school at

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where he mastered in Public Administration.

External links

Senate of Virginia - Senator James Kenneth 'Jay' O'Brien Jr.
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Project Vote Smart - Senator James Kenneth 'Jay' O'Brien Jr. (VA)
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Washington Post - Senate District 39 Race
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