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 | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Richmond |
John Chilton McAuliff 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
McAuliff’s family has lived in Warrenton, Virginia, since the Revolutionary War.[3] He is a tenth generation descendant of Mayflower passenger Mary Chilton.[4] He grew up in Irvington, New York, graduating from The Masters School, where he was senior class president. He then graduated from the University of Richmond with a degree in leadership studies. He worked as a volunteer engineer in Peru and interned at USA Today and in U.S. Representative Nita Lowey's district office during college.[5] He was a summer intern in the White House Internship Program in 2013.[6]
Career
McAuliff worked as chief of staff to delegate David A. Reid for 3 years, then at the USDA Rural Development, and in the White House Office on Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation. He currently runs a bed and breakfast at his late grandmother's historic home in Warrenton and served in Loudoun County's Medical Reserve Corps.[3]
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 lives in Old Tavern, Virginia, on a farm with his girlfriend.[1]
References
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b Pampolani, Hana (August 14, 2025). "Candidate Profile: John McAuliff, House District 30". Loudon Now. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ "The History of The Chilton House & Family". Chilton House. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.