My wife Katie and I grew up in Virginia Beach and love raising our children in Hampton Roads. I’ve practiced law throughout the 2nd District for 12 years. Before law school, I worked as a journalist, covering disadvantaged communities and our local economy. First as a writer and now as a constitutional and civil rights attorney, I have always considered it my job to call out and fight injustice. I’m proud to represent clients in anti-defamation, sexual harassment, and discrimination cases. Our Constitution, civil rights, and the rule of law are critically important to me.
I believe in finding common ground to solve big problems. We need a leader in the 2nd District who’s focused on building our economy, restoring reproductive rights, and protecting the rule of law. But extremists – Donald Trump and his followers – are threatening our Constitution and basic freedoms like the right to choose and the right to vote. Trump tried to overturn the last election and claims he’s above the law. Trump talks openly about turning our democracy into a dictatorship. Americans deserve better.
Jeremiah “Jake” Denton IV is a civil rights and constitutional law attorney. After practicing law for ten years with his father, himself a distinguished civil rights attorney, Jake opened his own law firm in 2022. His law practice focuses on First Amendment law and discrimination cases. Jake also volunteers pro bono legal services to victims of domestic violence. He regularly tries cases in state and federal courts and has served as a court-appointed attorney for indigent defendants.
Jake enters the race inspired by a family deeply rooted in public service. Jake grew up in Virginia Beach because both his grandfathers were U.S. Navy fighter pilots who moved here while serving in the Vietnam War. His grandfather Jeremiah A. Denton Jr., a former U.S. Senator, was held captive as a POW for seven years in Vietnam, where his father also fought as an Army helicopter pilot. Jake’s mother was a pioneer among women lawyers in Hampton Roads starting the practice of law in the late 1970’s, and then served for nearly two decades on the Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. His step-father and political mentor Guy Tower recently served on the City Council of Virginia Beach.
After majoring in history at the University of Virginia, Jake worked as a foreign correspondent and a reporter covering the Hampton Roads economy, local government, and social issues. He wrote about a variety of topics, including education, immigration, and homelessness. Jake also worked for the Virginia Port Authority as editor of The Virginia Maritimer for seven years. Jake went on to graduate cum laude from the William & Mary School of Law and is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Sorensen Political Leadership Program.
My favorite part of being a lawyer is going to court. The reason attorneys call juries and judges “factfinders” is because courts of law are designed to bring out the truth. When I walked into the Virginia Beach Courthouse last week, I knew I was well‐prepared to present evidence that would prove my client was in […]
Grateful is an understatement for how I feel after our Campaign Kick-off this weekend. To all of my friends, family, neighbors, and voters from across Tidewater who came out this weekend, thank you. We’re building a winning coalition from across the district to win this race; to fight for truth and justice; and to restore […]
My name is Jake Denton. I met my wife Katie in third grade at our bus stop under the big magnolia tree at the end of my driveway. We grew up together in Virginia Beach on York Lane, and we now live with our three children about a mile up the road. Back then, in […]
Jeremiah “Jake” Denton IV is a civil rights and constitutional law attorney. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Jake has called the Second District his home for his whole life. Jake is a Democrat running for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, which spans from the Virginia-Maryland border on the Eastern Shore, through Virginia Beach, and out west to Franklin. Jake is building a winning coalition and campaign that can defeat Republican Jen Kiggans in November.
Please makes checks payable to “Team Denton” and mail to PO Box 1177 Virginia Beach, VA 23451. The Federal Elections Commission requires that we report the employer, occupation, and home address of all donors – please include that information with your contribution.
Jeremiah “Jake” Denton IV is a civil rights and constitutional law attorney. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Jake has called the Second District his home for his whole life. Jake is a Democrat running for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, which spans from the Virginia-Maryland border on the Eastern Shore, through Virginia Beach, and out west to Franklin. Jake is building a winning coalition and campaign that can defeat Republican Jen Kiggans in November.
Please makes checks payable to “Team Denton” and mail to PO Box 1177 Virginia Beach, VA 23451. The Federal Elections Commission requires that we report the employer, occupation, and home address of all donors – please include that information with your contribution.
