David A. Brat

Republican Representative of Virginia's 7th district

202-225-2815

brat.house.gov

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July 27, 1964 (60 years old)

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Became an academic and former politician
Served as a U.S. representative for five years
Defeated a sitting U.S. House Majority Leader in a primary election, a first since 1899
Known for conservative views and membership in the Freedom Caucus
Lost re-election in 2018 to a Democrat
Became dean of the Liberty University School of Business in 2019 and later Vice Provost for Engagement and Public Relations
Has a background in business administration, divinity, and economics
Worked for Arthur Andersen and as a consultant for the World Bank before joining academia
Taught economics and chaired the department of ethics and business at Randolph–Macon College
Advocates for the integration of Christian ethics with free-market capitalism
Criticized for not engaging with constituents and for controversial social media activity
Opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported President Trump’s trade policies
Advocated for privacy protections against bulk data collection by the NSA
Supported immigration restrictions and the temporary halt on migration from certain countries
Pro-life and advocated for market-based reforms to Medicare and Social Security