Robert H. Brink

Robert Hendricks "Bob" Brink (born November 27, 1946) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1998 to 2014, representing the 48th district in the Arlington and Fairfax County suburbs of Washington, D.C. He resigned to become deputy commissioner for aging services in the administration of Governor Terry McAuliffe.

Committee service During his time in the Virginia House of Delegates, Brink served on the House committees on Appropriations (2006–2014), Chesapeake and Its Tributaries (1998–1999), Courts of Justice (2004–2005), Health, Welfare and Institutions (1998–2001), Labor and Commerce (1998–2001), Militia and Police (1998–1999), Privileges and Elections (2002–2009 and 2013–2014), Science and Technology (1998–2004), and Transportation (2008–2014).

Subsequent career In June 2014, Brink announced his resignation to become deputy commissioner for aging services under Governor Terry McAuliffe.

Electoral history Date Election Candidate Party Votes % Virginia House of Delegates, 48th district Jun 10, 1997 Democratic primary Robert H. Brink 2,722 64.08 David W. Roberts 1,526 35.92 Nov 4, 1997 General Robert H. Brink Democratic 11,510 57.77 S. John Massoud Republican 7,156 35.91 R. D. "Dick" Smith Reform 1,242 6.23 Write Ins 17 0.09 Julia A. Connally retired; seat stayed Democratic Nov 2, 1999 General Robert H. Brink Democratic 9,759 62.78 S. John Massoud Republican 5,783 37.20 Write Ins 3 0.02 Nov 6, 2001 General Robert H. Brink Democratic 14,652 64.54 Victor K. Williams Republican 8,043 35.43 Write Ins 6 0.03 Nov 4, 2003 General Robert H. Brink Democratic 9,074 60.86 Steve V. Sass Republican 5,821 39.04 Write Ins 15 0.10 Nov 8, 2005 General Robert H. Brink Democratic 19,703 97.51 Write Ins 503 2.49 Nov 6, 2007 General Robert H. Brink Democratic 10,947 97.23 Write Ins 311 2.76 Nov 3, 2009 General Robert H. Brink Democratic 15,366 62.31 Aaron E. Ringel Republican 9,265 37.57 Write Ins 26 0.10 Nov 8, 2011 General Robert H. Brink Democratic 11,492 68.28 Kathy D. Gillette-Mallard Independent 4,081 24.24 Janet Murphy Independent Green 1,153 6.85 Write Ins 103 0.61 Nov 5, 2013 General Robert H. Brink Democratic 22,110 94.65 Write Ins 1,249 5.35