John McAuliff
John McAuliff | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Geary Higgins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Chilton McAuliff 1992 (age 33–34) New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Richmond (BA) |
John Chilton McAuliff (born 1992) is an American politician who was elected member of the Virginia House of Delegates, from the 30th district, in 2025.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated incumbent Republican delegate Geary Higgins.[2]
Early life and education
Born in New York, McAuliff grew up in Irvington and graduating from the Masters School, where he was senior class president.[3] He earned a bachelor's degree in leadership studies from the University of Richmond. He worked as a volunteer engineer in Peru and interned at USA Today and in Representative Nita Lowey's district office during college.[4] He was a summer intern in the White House Internship Program in 2013.[5]
Career
McAuliff served as chief of staff to delegate David A. Reid for three years. He then worked for USDA Rural Development and in the White House Office on Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation. He runs a bed and breakfast at his late grandmother's historic home in Warrenton and served in Loudoun County's Medical Reserve Corps.[6]
Virginia House of Delegates
McAuliff announced his campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates against incumbent Republican Geary Higgins in 2025.[7] He campaigned against data centers in the region.[8] He held a significant lead in campaign fundraising, having $3,032,762 in donations while Higgins had $1,093,068. McAuliff narrowly defeated Higgins in the general election, becoming the first Democratic state delegate to represent the area in over 30 years.[1]
Personal life
McAuliff is a tenth-generation descendant of Mayflower passenger Mary Chilton.[9] His relatives have lived around Warrenton, Virginia, dating back to the Revolutionary War.[6]
McAuliff lives in Old Tavern, Virginia, on a farm with his girlfriend.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Dolgin, Sarah (November 4, 2025). "Democrat John McAuliff flips state House seat". Fauquier Times. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Democrat McAuliff upsets incumbent Higgins in 30th House District". News & Messenger. November 4, 2025.
- ↑ "John McAuliff". house.vga.virginia.gov. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ "UR senior John McAuliff selected as White House intern; leadership studies major works in Office of Communications". University of Richmond. July 16, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Full list of White House summer interns for 2013". The Washington Post. July 12, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- 1 2 Pampolani, Hana (August 14, 2025). "Candidate Profile: John McAuliff, House District 30". Loudon Now. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ↑ Pampolani, Hanna; Lucas, Ambar (March 17, 2025). "Filing Opens for November Elections: Delegates, School Board Members Launch Campaigns". Loudon Now. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ↑ Graham, Chris (September 4, 2025). "Getting to know: John McAuliff Democrat looking to flip HD 30". Augusta Free Press. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ↑ "The History of The Chilton House & Family". Chilton House. Retrieved November 24, 2025.