Patrick R. Jensen

Background

Jensen is a career prosecutor who joined the Montgomery County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office in 2007 and became chief deputy in 2012. He says he has lived in Montgomery County since 2007 and in Christiansburg since 2010; the county says he took office as Commonwealth’s Attorney on August 1, 2026.

Sources: Montgomery County — About the Commonwealth’s Attorney

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Prosecution priorities

  He says he seeks to continue the office’s commitment to public safety, supporting crime victims, collaborating closely with law enforcement, and fair and consistent justice with integrity. He also identifies retaining experienced prosecutors and continuing the Recovery Court and Behavioral Health Treatment Court as priorities.

  VOTE411 candidate questionnaire — Montgomery County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Special Election

• Behavioral health

  He says complex issues contributing to crime include substance abuse and mental health, and that he wants to build on the county’s Recovery Court and Behavioral Health Treatment Court while maintaining accountability.

  VOTE411 candidate questionnaire — Montgomery County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Special Election