Hillary Brocklin
From Usgs
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House Representative | ||||
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In Office: 2017 - Present | ||||
Preceded by | Bob Scott | |||
Succeeded by | incumbent | |||
Born | 21st July, 1982 Washington, DC | |||
Political Party | Democratic | |||
Spouse | None | |||
Religion | Atheist |
Hillary Elizabeth Brocklin is a Democratic Representative for Virginia's 3rd District. She's also a former prosecutor for the same state.
Early Life
Hillary Brocklin was born to Andrew & Sarah Brocklin, on July 21st 1982 (Washington, DC). Her family soon moved to live on Columbus (Ohio) when Hillary was 3 years old. They left Columbus for Richmond (Virginia) in 1999.
As a Student & Career
Brocklin was a good student since Middle School. In 2005 she moved back to DC to study Law at the American University. She graduated in 2010.
In 2011 she was offered a post at the Prosecutor Office at Richmond. After some early 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 involved in the SHEE (Science, Health, Education, Enviroment) Committee.