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John Chapman "Chap" Petersen

Member From: 2002 - 2005

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  • Birth Date: 1968 Birth Place:Washington, D.C.
  • Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
  • Spouse: Sharon Young Kim
  • Children: Eva Emmeline, Mary Walton, and Thomas Henry
  • Religion: Episcopalian
  • Education: Williams College; MA (B.A.) University of Virginia (J.D.)
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  • Occupation/Profession: Attorney
  • Memberships/Affiliations: Truro Episcopal Church Fairfax Noonday Optimist Club Fairfax County Good News Jail Ministry Northern Virginia Rugby Football Club
  • Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Fairfax City Council (1998-2002) and The Senate of Virginia (2008-2024)
Session District District Number Party Leadership Committees
2002 County of Fairfax (part); City of Fairfax 37 Democrat Militia Police and Public Safety
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2003 County of Fairfax (part); City of Fairfax 37 Democrat Militia Police and Public Safety
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2004 County of Fairfax (part); City of Fairfax 37 Democrat Militia Police and Public Safety
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2005 County of Fairfax (part); City of Fairfax 37 Democrat Militia Police and Public Safety
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