John Buckley (Virginia politician)

John Smallpage Buckley (born August 3, 1953) is an American attorney and a former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates. At age 26, he was the youngest member of that body, when he won election in 1979. He previously served as the national chair of Young Americans for Freedom, a conservative political organization founded by his cousin, William F. Buckley Jr. He is the former chief of staff to the United States Court of Federal Claims.

John Buckley
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 18th district
In office
January 9, 1980  January 13, 1982
Serving with Vince Callahan, Martin Perper, Dorothy McDiarmid, & Jack Rust
Preceded byRay Vickery
Succeeded byAndy Guest
8th National Chair of Young Americans for Freedom
In office
1977–1978
Preceded byJeffrey Kane
Succeeded byJames V. Lacy
Personal details
Born
John Smallpage Buckley

(1953-08-03) August 3, 1953
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party
  • Libertarian
  • Republican (until c.1990s)
Parent
ResidenceMathias, West Virginia
Education
  • University of Virginia
  • William & Mary Law School
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