Chap Petersen

Chap Petersen has served in the State Senate since 2008 (SD34).
Also served in the House of Delegates from 2002 to 2006 (HD37).
Democrat
Represents constituents who live in previous SD34
Running in SD37
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Chap Petersen has served in the State Senate since 2008 (SD34). <br>Also served in the House of Delegates from 2002 to 2006 (HD37).

Political Party: Democrat
(49% of legislators are Democrat)

Race: Caucasian
(81% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Male
(65% of legislators are male)

Age: 55
(24% of legislators are 46-55)

Length of Service: Member since 2008; 19 years of service
(19% of legislators have served for 13-20 years)

Margin of Victory: Uncontested
(15% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: District of Columbia
(52% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(29% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Law Degree
(26% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; Williams College
(41% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: Yes
(26% of legislators are attorneys)

Military: Non-Military
(82% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Lawyers / Attorney, Surovell Isaacs & Levy PLC
(21% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Between $500,001 and $999,999
(14% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(43% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)



Floor Vote Participation 99%
Close Votes 145
Abstentions 5
Present but Not Voting 11
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 75%
Northern Virginia Delegation 86%

No committee assignments found for 2023 Regular Session.