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Dave Brat

1964 - Today

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David Alan Brat (born July 27, 1964) is an American politician and academic who served as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district from 2014 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was first elected in 2014 after successfully primarying House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. Brat narrowly lost re-election in 2018 to Democrat Abigail Spanberger. Brat came to national prominence when he defeated the U.S. House Majority Leader, Eric Cantor, in the 2014 Republican primary in Virginia's 7th congressional district. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Dave Brat is the 20,073rd most popular politician, the 20,674th most popular biography from United States and the 1,583rd most popular American Politician.

Dave Brat is most famous for his upset victory in the 2014 Republican primary against House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, which marked a significant moment in American politics. He is known for his libertarian-leaning views and has served as a U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Dave Brat ranks 20,073 out of 19,576. Before him are Ádám Varga, Denis Grebeshkov, Julian Jakobsen, Barnaby Joyce, Farès Ferjani, and Gennady Churilov. After him are Christian Bakkerud, Delara Burkhardt, Linda Sánchez, Rodrigo Ābols, Karsten Forsterling, and Iridia Salazar.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1964, Dave Brat ranks 1,214. Before him are Gloria Bamiloye, Debora Patta, Santosh Sivan, Tosh McKinlay, Jim Florentine, and Billy Davies. After him are Lynn Nottage, Ian Healy, Jared Huffman, Drew Massey, Juliana Donald, and Yvette Clarke.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Dave Brat ranks 20,682 out of 20,380. Before him are Dean Collins (1990), Sam Martin (1983), Caleb Porter (1975), Jason Wade (1980), Mia Yim (1989), and 9th Wonder (1975). After him are Sunisa Lee (2003), Scott McGough (1989), Obi Toppin (1998), Eduardo Franco (1995), Matthew Tkachuk (1997), and Robert Lorenz (2000).

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    1989 - Present

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    POLITICIAN

    1964 - Present

    HPI: 34.34

    Rank: 20,682

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    2003 - Present

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    1998 - Present

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    1997 - Present

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    FILM DIRECTOR

    2000 - Present

    HPI: 34.32

    Rank: 20,688

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Among POLITICIANS In United States

Among politicians born in United States, Dave Brat ranks 1,583. Before him are Dontaye Draper (1984), Anthony Fantano (1985), Maia Shibutani (1994), Michael S. Regan (1976), Brenda Villa (1980), and Cedric Richmond (1973). After him are Linda Sánchez (1969), Jamaal Bowman (1976), Tim Griffin (1968), Matt Blunt (1970), Nia Abdallah (1984), and Andy Kim (1982).

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