John Cosgrove | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office August 16, 2013 – September 30, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Blevins |
| Succeeded by | Christie Craig (Redistricing) |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 78th district | |
| In office January 9, 2002 – August 16, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Blevins |
| Succeeded by | Jay Leftwich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 7, 1954 Montgomery, Alabama |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sue Ann Culpepper |
| Children | Michael, Brian |
| Residence | Chesapeake, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Tidewater Community College Old Dominion University |
| Profession | Electronics engineer |
| Committees | Education and Health Rehabilitation and Social Services Transportation |
| Website | www.johncosgrove.org |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1987–1998 |
| Unit | United States Naval Reserve |
John A. Cosgrove (born June 7, 1954) is an American politician. On August 16, 2013, he was sworn in as a member of the Senate of Virginia, representing the 14th district, after winning an August 6 special election to replace the retiring Harry Blevins.[1][2]
From 2002 to 2013 Cosgrove served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 78th district in the city of Chesapeake. Cosgrove is a member of the Republican Party.[3]
Cosgrove is a Virginia State Leader for the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), which writes conservative model bills for state legislators to introduce.[4]
Cosgrove is an advocate for gun rights. In 2017, the Virginia Citizens Defense League named him one of the most pro-gun politicians in the state.[5] In 2017, Cosgrove mistakenly left his handgun unattended in an assembly meeting room.[6]
In September 2023 Cosgrove resigned from the Virginia Senate after being appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to a position at the Virginia Marine Resources Commission.[7]