Patrick Neil

Patrick Robinson Neil is an American Politician currently serving as a Senator from Freedonia. He has served as Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff from 2037 to 2041. A member of the Republican Party, he has also served as a Representative from 2022-2032, 2048-2050, Senator from 2032-2036, and 2050-present. He was also the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President in 2032.
== First tenure as Representative (2022-2032) ==
Born March 29, 1984, Patrick Neil first ran for Governor of the Pacific State in 2020 as an Independent, driven by the desire to create a bipartisan coalition in the state that would cut crime rates and help the homeless. After losing the Governor election, Neil joined the now-defunct Alliance Party and become a Representative for the Pacific State. During Neil’s tenure as Representative, he introduced the Reducing Homelessness Act, the Taiwan Recognition Act, the Saving the Students Act, and the Police Protections Act. 
== Senate Career ==
=== Canceled 2032 Campaign ===
In 2032, Neil announced his intention to run against incumbent Senator Max Frederik in the Class 2 Pacific Senate Seat. However, due to the unexpected death of Saul Goodman, Neil instead opted to drop out and be appointed to Goodman's seat by then-governor Treebeard.
=== Time in Senate ===
Neil served one term in the Senate, and lost re-election to Iron Smith despite having universal support from national politicians. During his tenure as Senator, Neil introduced the Safe Government act in response to the TAP terrorist attacks. 
=== 2044 Campaign ===
In 2043, Neil announced his intention to run as Senator from the Midwest State, running against incumbent Casper Queen. Neil narrowly lost.
=== 2050 Campaign ===
In 2029, Neil announced his candidacy for Senator from the Freedonia State, who ran opposed in the primaries. Neil ended up facing off against PatrickIV and Lt. Governor Barack Obama. In the general election, Neil tied with PatrickIV's 7 votes, leading to a runoff election. Neil won the runoff with 67% of the popular vote after campaigning on moderation and law and order.
== Career from 2036-2040 ==
In 2036, after losing his senate re-election, Neil was chosen by President Mandela to serve in his cabinet as Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In the 2040 Presidential Election, Neil was Copeland's running mate. 
== Second Tenure as Representative (2048-2050) ==
After losing his 2044 Senate Campaign, Neil decided to retire from politics temporarily to spend time with his family and to improve his mental health. Four years later, Neil came out of retirement to run for Representative from Freedonia. Neil won due to not enough people running.
During his tenure as Representative, Neil has introduced the Begula Act, named after Midwest Governor Begula. The act, written in conjunction with Begula and Lt. Governor Shapiro, intends to create a free universal nutritious school lunch program in every school.
== Personal Life ==
Patrick Neil is married to Max Frederik, and is the father of two unknown children.
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