Life and Career of Justin Fairfax

Biography

An overview of the life, political career, controversies, and final acts of Justin Fairfax, the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.

Politics Biography History

15 Questions Medium Ages 18+ Apr 17, 2026

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1 What position did Justin Fairfax hold in Virginia from 2018 to 2022?

A Governor
B Attorney General
C Lieutenant Governor
D Senator

2 In what city was Justin Fairfax born?

A Richmond
B Pittsburgh
C Washington, D.C.
D Alexandria

3 Which university did Fairfax graduate from with a degree in public policy?

A Columbia
B Duke
C University of Virginia
D Harvard

4 Fairfax was the second African American elected to statewide office in Virginia. Who was the first?

A Ralph Northam
B Mark Herring
C Douglas Wilder
D John Edwards

5 What was the result of the 2021 Democratic primary for Governor of Virginia for Fairfax?

A He won
B He finished second
C He finished third
D He finished fourth

6 Which political party did Justin Fairfax belong to?

A Republican
B Democratic
C Libertarian
D Independent

7 What was the cause of death for Justin Fairfax in 2026?

A Natural causes
B Accident
C Suicide
D Illness

8 Fairfax served as a federal prosecutor in which Virginia city?

A Richmond
B Norfolk
C Alexandria
D Fairfax

9 Which organization did Fairfax become the first head of in 2018?

A Democratic Governors Association
B Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association
C Virginia Bar Association
D U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

10 What was the nature of the allegations made against Fairfax in 2019?

A Financial fraud
B Sexual assault
C Bribery
D Embezzlement

11 Where did the alleged 2004 incident with Vanessa C. Tyson take place?

A A hotel in Boston
B A law office in D.C.
C A university in Virginia
D A campaign event in Nashville

12 What specific act did Fairfax commit on April 16, 2026?

A Resigned from office
B Murder-suicide
C Filed for bankruptcy
D Public apology

13 What was the approximate percentage of the vote Fairfax received in the 2021 gubernatorial primary?

A 3.54%
B 11.73%
C 19.83%
D 62.12%

14 Fairfax's ancestors were once enslaved by which prominent family?

A The Washingtons
B The Jeffersons
C The Lords Fairfax of Cameron
D The Lees

15 Who was the Republican nominee Fairfax defeated in the 2017 Lieutenant Governor election?

A Gene Rossi
B Susan Platt
C Jill Vogel
D Mark Herring

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