J. Chapman Petersen
Sen · Democrat · District 34 · VA

Where they stand
Every rated Senate member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
J. Chapman Petersen's score per year against the Senate, party, and statewide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
J. Chapman Petersen vs. the Democrat median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where J. Chapman Petersen broke from the Democrat majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. J. Chapman Petersen's voting record?
Sen. J. Chapman Petersen (D-VA-34) earned a 24% ILA score for 2023, far out of step with limited-government principles. J. Chapman Petersen represents the 34th District in the Virginia State Senate.
How aligned is J. Chapman Petersen with limited-government principles?
J. Chapman Petersen earned a 24% ILA score in 2023. J. Chapman Petersen is far out of step with limited-government principles.
What is J. Chapman Petersen's ILA score?
J. Chapman Petersen has a 24% ILA score for 2023.
Where does J. Chapman Petersen serve?
Sen. J. Chapman Petersen (D-VA-34) represents the 34th District in the Virginia State Senate as a Democrat.