Benjamin Cline

Republican Representative of Virginia's 6th district

Representative
Virginia, district 6
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Virginia, district 6
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Virginia, district 6
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-5431

@RepBenCline

cline.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

February 29, 1972 (52 years old)

Birthday

Born in 1972 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and grew up in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
Graduated from Lexington High School and earned a B.A. from Bates College and a J.D. degree from the University of Richmond School of Law.
Served as president of NDS Corporation, providing sales and marketing assistance to rural Internet and technology businesses.
Worked as an assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for Rockingham County and the city of Harrisonburg, and maintained a private law practice before entering Congress.
Served as chief of staff for U.S. Representative Bob Goodlatte.
Began his political career in 2002, winning a special election to the Virginia House of Delegates, where he served until 2018.
Elected as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 6th congressional district in 2018 and has been reelected since.
During his state legislative career, served on several committees and co-chaired the Virginia Joint Legislative Conservative Caucus.
Sponsored legislation related to education, government regulation, criminal prosecution, public safety, abortion, civil liberties, and infrastructure.
Described as a conservative, opposing abortion rights and seeking to protect gun rights.
Voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election results and opposed various legislative measures including those related to defense and immigration.
Supported legislation providing aid to Israel and voted for measures related to Syria and Ukraine.
Member of the Freedom Caucus, Problem Solvers Caucus, and Republican Study Committee.
Married with twin daughters and resides in Botetourt County, Virginia. He is Catholic.