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Summary

Representative John A. Cosgrove, Jr.

Full Name: John A. Cosgrove, Jr.
Office: State House (VA) - District 78, Republican
First Elected: 11/06/2001
Last Elected: 11/08/2011
Next Election: 2013
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Sue; 2 Children: Michael, Brian
Birth Date: 06/07/1954
Birth Place: Montgomery, AL
Home City: Chesapeake, VA
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

HB 947 - Authorizes Home-Schooled Students to Participate in Interscholastic Programs
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 8, 2012 - Authorizes a home-schooled student to participate in interscholastic athletic programs at the public school corresponding to his or her attendance zone if the student ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor McDonnell Outlines 2012 Energy Policy and Budget Initiatives

Jan. 5, 2012 - Governor Bob McDonnell unveiled today a series of recommendations for the 2012 General Assembly session that will advance Virginia's role as the Energy Capital of ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($67,141.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

John Cosgrove, Jr. 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
DelJCosgrove@house.virginia.gov

Capitol Website
http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/a7b082ef6ed01eac85256c0d00515644/be94f55a43faa66185257b6400456913?OpenDocument

Capitol
General Assembly Building
Post Office Box 406
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804-698-1078
Fax: 804-698-6778

District
Post Office Box 15483
Chesapeake, VA 23328
Phone: 757-547-3422
Fax: 757-547-3372

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