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Jay O'Brien | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office December 5, 2002 – January 9, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Madison Marye |
| Succeeded by | George Barker |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 40th district | |
| In office January 8, 1992 – December 5, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Harris |
| Succeeded by | Tim Hugo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Kenneth O'Brien, Jr. December 10, 1951 Nuremberg, West Germany |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sevea Staves |
| Alma mater | U.S. Military Academy (BS) University of Oklahoma (MA) |
| Profession | businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1973–1978 (Active) 1978–2006 (Reserve) |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | U.S. Army Reserve |
James Kenneth "Jay" O'Brien, Jr. (born December 10, 1951) was a Republican member of the Virginia Senate, representing the 39th district from 2003 through 2007. Previously represented the 40th district in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1993 through 2002. O'Brien was defeated in his bid for re-election in 2007, losing in a close race to Democrat George Barker.