Background
Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on August 23, 1961, Jerry Kilgore earned his bachelor's degree from Clinch Valley College (now the University of Virginia's College at Wise) and his law degree from the College of William and Mary. His twin brother, Terry Kilgore, has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 1994.
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