Rob Krupicka

Kenneth Robert "Rob" Krupicka, Jr. (born February 18, 1971) is presently a children and family therapist working in Virginia. He is a former American politician. A Democrat, he served on the Alexandria, Virginia city council from 2003–2012, the Virginia State Board of Education from 2009–2012 and, in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2012 to 2016.

Early life Krupicka was born in Thousand Oaks, California on February 18, 1971.

In 2011, Krupicka contested the Democratic nomination for the Virginia 30th Senate district, which was an open seat due to the retirement of Senator Patsy Ticer. Krupicka ran second to the eventual winner, Adam Ebbin. The store was re-branded as Elizabeth's Counter, a vegan cafe and bakery, in February 2020. Elizabeth's Counter closed in August 2022 and was replaced by Railbird Kitchen, also owned and operated by Krupicka. Krupicka received his MSW from George Mason University in 2024 and began work as a therapist at River Grove Therapy in Old Town Alexandria in the fall of 2024.

He presently resides in Old Town Alexandria, VA.

Electoral history Date Election Candidate Party Votes % Senate of Virginia, 30th district August 23, 2011 Democratic primary Adam P. Ebbin 4,570 38.77 K. Rob Krupicka 4,235 35.93 Libby Garvey 2,980 25.28 Virginia House of Delegates, 45th district September 4, 2012 Special K. Rob Krupicka Democratic 6,388 75.73 Timothy T. C. McGhee Republican 1,729 20.49 Justin R. Malkin Libertarian 289 3.42 Write Ins 29 0.34 David L. Englin resigned; seat remained Democratic

Awards 2014 Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Education and Workforce Development

2013 Accepted into University of Virginia Darden School's Emerging Leaders Program of the State Legislative Leaders Foundation

2013 Virginia Education Association Rookie of the Year

2007 Virginia Jaycees Young Virginian of the Year

2006 Elizabeth Ann Campagna Award for support of children and families

2006 Bike Walk Virginia State Legislative Award

2004-2005 Virginia Natural Resources Leadership Institute Fellow (through the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech)