John H. Hager

John Henry Hager (August 28, 1936 – August 23, 2020) was an American politician who served as the 37th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1998 to 2002. He was the first person with a disability to be elected to that office. He proceeded to act as an assistant secretary within the United States Department of Education from 2004 to 2007. He also served as the chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia from August 2007 until May 2008.

"John Henry Hager" redirects here. For the politician from Iowa, see John Henry Hager (Iowa politician).

John H. Hager
Chair of the Virginia Republican Party
In office
August 1, 2007 – May 31, 2008
Preceded byEd Gillespie
Succeeded byJeff Frederick
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
In office
November 21, 2004 – August 1, 2007
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
SecretaryRod Paige
Margaret Spellings
Preceded byRobert Pasternack
Succeeded byTracy Ralph Justesen
37th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
In office
January 17, 1998 – January 12, 2002
GovernorJim Gilmore
Preceded byDon Beyer
Succeeded byTim Kaine
Personal details
Born
John Henry Hager

(1936-08-28)August 28, 1936
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 2020(2020-08-23) (aged 83)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMargaret Chase Hager
Children2
EducationPurdue University (BS)
Harvard University (MBA)
ProfessionBusinessman
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
RankCaptain
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