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Summary

Senator John 'Chap' Chapman Petersen

Full Name: John 'Chap' Chapman Petersen
Office: State Senate (VA) - District 34, Democratic
First Elected: 11/06/2007
Last Elected: 11/08/2011
Next Election: 2015
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Sharon; 3 Children: Eva, Mary, Thomas
Birth Date: 03/27/1968
Birth Place: Washington, DC
Home City: Fairfax City, VA
Religion: Episcopal

Recent Key Votes

HB 1907 - Increases Fines for Texting While Driving
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 19, 2013 - Increases fines for the use of handheld personal communication devices for the purpose of texting while driving as follows (Sec. 1): From $20 ...

SB 1335 - Prohibits Disclosure of Concealed Handgun Permits
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 14, 2013 - Prohibits the clerk of court from publically disclosing the name and information of a concealed handgun permit applicant or permit holder (Sec. 1). ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Virginia FREE Effectiveness Score 65%
2012 Virginia FREE Stewardship Score 62%
2012 Virginia FREE Business Rating 73%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($332,237.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Chap Petersen refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2011 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
district34@senate.virginia.gov

District Webmail
http://www.fairfaxsenator.com/contacts.htm

Capitol Website
http://apps.lis.virginia.gov/sfb1/Senate/senatorwebprofile.aspx?id=261

District Website
http://www.fairfaxsenator.com/

Capitol
Senate of Virginia
Post Office Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804-698-7534
Fax: 804-698-7651

District
Post Office Box 1066
Fairfax, VA 22038
Phone: 703-349-3361
Fax: 800-635-9417

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