Preceded by Albert C. Eisenberg Name Patrick Hope Political party Democratic Role Politician | Profession Attorney Party Democratic Party Religion Roman Catholic | |
Born March 6, 1972 (age 52)
San Antonio, Texas ( 1972-03-06 ) Alma mater St. Mary's University, Texas Committees Courts of Justice; Health Welfare and Institutions Spouse Kristen Anne Satariano; three children Education St. Mary's University, Texas Residence Arlington County, Arlington, Virginia, United States | ||
Patrick A. Hope (born March 6, 1972) is an American politician. Since 2010, he has served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 47th district in Arlington County, outside Washington, D.C. Hope is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Early life and education
Hope was born in San Antonio. He attended St. Mary's University there, receiving a B.A. degree in 1993. He then moved to Washington to attend the Catholic University of America, where he received an M.A. in 1996 and a J.D. from the Columbus School of Law in 2001.
House of Delegates
Hope has served on the House committees on Courts of Justice (2010–2011), Health, Welfare and Institutions (2010–), and Militia, Police and Public Safety (2012–).
Electoral history
Hope won a five-way Democratic primary in June 2009 to replace retiring Delegate Al Eisenberg as the 47th district delegate. The following November, he won the general election with almost 64% of the vote against two opponents.