Jennifer Boysko

Jennifer Boysko
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 86th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2016
Preceded by Tom Rust
Personal details
Born (1966-11-16) November 16, 1966
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Glenn
Children Hannah and Sophie Claire
Residence Herndon, Virginia
Alma mater Hollins University
Profession Grassroots activist
Committees Counties, Cities and Towns; Privileges and Elections
Religion Episcopalian
Website www.jenniferboysko.com

Jennifer Boysko (born November 16, 1966) is an American state representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia's 86th district, encompassing parts of Fairfax and Loudon counties. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[1][2]

2015 Campaign

The 2015 election, held November 3, featured an open seat after the incumbent, Tom Rust, announced his retirement on February 25, 2015.[3]

For the primary election, held June 9, Boysko ran unopposed. For the general, Boysko received 54 percent of the vote; Republican Danny Vargas—who ran unopposed in his primary—received 42 percent; and Independent Paul Brubaker received 5 percent.[4]

According to the Virginia Public Access Project, Vargas outspent Boysko, $654,725 to $476,322. Brubaker spent $9,100.[5]

2013 Campaign

In 2013, Boysko was narrowly defeated for the House of Delegates 86th district seat, losing to the incumbent Republican Tom Rust 50.08 percent to 49.92 percent, a difference of 32 votes.[6][7]

Personal, community service

Boysko grew up in Alabama and Arkansas, and since 1996 she has been a resident of historic downtown Herndon, Virginia, where she and her husband Glenn have raised two daughters. She has been a grassroots organizer and leader in her community, volunteering her time for the Herndon High School, the Herndon Fortnightly Club, the Herndon Optimists, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Reston Interfaith, and other political and charitable causes. She is a graduate of Hollins University in Roanoke, VA.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Ken Moore, Connection Newspapers, October 29, 2015
  2. ↑ Ryan Dunnn, Connection Newspapers, November 5, 2015
  3. ↑ Trevor Baratko, Loudon Times-Mirror, February 25, 2015
  4. ↑ Amanda Iacone, WTOP New Radio, November 4, 2015
  5. ↑ Virginia Public Access Project, General Elections 2015
  6. ↑ Virginia Public Access Project, Elections
  7. ↑ Ken Moore, Connection Newspapers, October 29, 2015
  8. ↑ Biography, official campaign website


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