Hillary Brocklin

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Hillary Elizabeth Brocklin
Appalachia DNC Leader
In Office:
2018 - 2019
Preceded by Kaleigh Abercrombe
Succeeded by Justin Irving
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
In Office:
2017 - 2018
Preceded by Rich Harkins
Succeeded by Ed Thompson
Born

21st July, 1982
Washington, DC
Political Party Democratic
Spouse None, dating Ryan Bingham
Religion Atheist


Hillary Elizabeth Brocklin is a former Appalachia Legislator and Representative for Virginia's 3rd District. Her sister, Abby Brocklin, is the current Representative for Michigan' 3rd District. Gabriel, Rachel and Angela Brocklin are also her siblings.

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Early Life

Hillary Brocklin was born to Andrew & Elizabeth Brocklin, on July 21st 1982 (Washington, DC). Her family soon moved to live on Cleveland (Ohio) when Hillary was 3 years old. They left Columbus for Richmond (Virginia) in 1993.

As a Student & Career

Brocklin was a good student since Middle School. In 2000 she moved back to DC to study Law at the American University. She graduated in 2005.

In 2007 she was offered a post at the Prosecutor Office at Richmond. After great success, she challenged Dick Wright in 2014 for Richmond District Attorney, losing by a close gap. Since then, the two of them became good friends.

Political Career

Brocklin became interest in politics since her unsuccesful '14 run, and ran in 2016 for Democrat Robert Scott's incumbent seat as Representative for the 3rd district of Virginia. She won with the help of Attorney Wright.

She's currently a member of the SHEE (Science, Health, Education, Enviroment) & BELI (Budget, Economy, Labour, Infrastructure) Commitees, and been appointed to the FRAS (Foreign Relations and Armed Services) Commitee to replace retired Rep. Reynolds, but was then replaced to make his appointment to the BELI Commitee permanent.

In 2018, Brocklin did not seek re-election for her seat and instead entered the Appalachia Legislature as the DNC Leader. She resigned in 2019, and retired from politics.

She currently resides in Kentucky

Personal Life

Minority Leader Ryan Bingham

Not much is known about Hillary's personal life, except for the fact she's a declared lesbian, member of the HRC. She was seen kissing Ryan Bingham and they're presumely dating.

Electoral Results


Virginia's 3rd District, 2017
Party Candidate Votes  %
Democrat Hillary Brocklin 34,189 55.18%
Republican Richard Adler 28,903 45.82%
Total 63,092

Richmond Mayoral Special Election, 2014
Party Candidate Votes  %
Democrat Hillary Brocklin 25,319 59.86%
Republican Timothy Richards-Adler 16,971 40.14%
Total 42,290
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