Tim Hodge (politician)
Tim Hodge is an American politician. He is a Democrat representing District 72 in the Kansas House of Representatives.
Tim Hodge | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 72nd district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2017[1] | |
| Preceded by | Marc Rhoades |
| Member, Newton, Kansas Board of Education[2] | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Ellen Hodge[3] |
| Children | 3[4] |
| Residence | Newton, Kansas[4] |
| Alma mater | Tabor College Washburn Law School[4] |
| Occupation | Attorney[5] |
Personal life
Hodge earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tabor College in 1999, and was a social studies teacher from 1999 to 2001. He earned a JD from Washburn Law School in 2003[3] and now works as an attorney.[5]
Political career
Hodge previously served on the Newton Board of Education.[2]
In 2016, Hodge challenged Republican Marc Rhoades for the District 72 seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, and won with 51.18% of the vote. When he ran for re-election in 2018, he faced Republican Steven Kelly, and won with 50.5% of the vote. He is running for re-election again in 2020.[1]
As of June 2020, Hodge sits on the following committees:[5]
- Elections
- Rural Revitalization
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tim Hodge | 4,963 | 51.18% | |
| Republican | Marc Rhoades | 4,735 | 48.82% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tim Hodge | 4,564 | 50.5% | |
| Republican | Steven Kelly | 4,476 | 49.5% | |
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References
- "Tim Hodge". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Breaking down the Newton BOE race". The Kansan. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Timothy C. Hodge: Newton USD 373 Board of Education Candidates". The Kansan. 28 March 2009. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Tim Hodge's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Representative Tim Hodge". Kansas State Legislature. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
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