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Denny Hoskins
| Denny Hoskins | ||
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| Missouri House of Representatives, District 54 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Central Missouri State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Audit Partner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Hoskins earned his Personal Financial Specialist credential from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, CPA license from the Missouri State Board of Accountancy, and BS/BA in Accounting from Central Missouri State University.
He is currently an Audit Partner with Taylor, Hoskins & Shaw, Certified Public Accountants, and a Financial Advisor with the Murdock Banner Financial Group.
Hoskins is a member of the Accounting Students Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity, Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Holden Chamber of Commerce, Johnson County C.L.I.M.B. Board, Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, and the Warrensburg Rotary.
Issues
Campaign themes
Hoskins's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Taxes & Governmental Efficiency
- Excerpt:"I will continue to support lower taxes, which means more money back in your pocket. My belief is that government should spend within its means and maintain a balanced budget."
Protecting our Seniors
- Excerpt:"I will fight to take care of our seniors during retirement."
Education
- Excerpt:"I will continue to support funding for our public schools and universities."
Economic Development
- Excerpt:"I would be proactive in promoting new business, new jobs and economic development in Johnson County. I will fight for our fair share of governmental resources."
Veterans
- Excerpt:"I understand the many sacrifices the men and women of our Armed Forces have made to our great State and Country. Their commitment and sacrifices should be commended and we should support programs and aid to honor our active duty military and veterans."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hoskins served on the following committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations - Revenue, Transportation and Economic Development, Chair | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
| • Fiscal Review | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hoskins served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations - Transportation and Economic Development, Chair | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Veterans | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hoskins served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations - Transportation and Economic Development | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Veterans | ||||
Elections
2012
Hoskins won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 54. Hoskins ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Nancy Maxwell (D) and Eddie Osborne (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 54, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Denny Hoskins Incumbent |
62% | 9,342 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Maxwell | 29.9% | 4,511 | |
| Independent | Eddie Osborne | 8% | 1,211 | |
| Total Votes | 15,064 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Hoskins won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 121 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Denny Hoskins (R)
|
5,292 | |||
| Courtney Cole (D) | 3,480 | |||
| Bill Wayne (L) | 376 | |||
2008
On November 04, 2008, Denny Hoskins ran for District 121 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Jim Jackson. [4]
Denny Hoskins raised $54,762 for his campaign.[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 121 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Denny Hoskins (R) | 7,008 | 50.4% | ||
| Jim Jackson (D) | 6,886 | 49.6% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Hoskins was up for re-election, he collected $73,808 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Society of Cpas | $7,750 |
| Missouri Cpas | $5,000 |
| Denny Hoskins 2008 | $4,900 |
| Pearce for Senate | $2,500 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Denny Hoskins' 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Society of CPAS | $10,325 |
| Denny Hoskins | $2,000 |
| 129th Republican Legislative District CMTE | $1,625 |
| House Republican Campaign CMTE of Missouri | $1,067 |
| Johnson County Republican Party | $1,000 |
Personal
Hoskins is married and has 2 children.[7]
External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Denny Hoskins
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ "dennyhoskins," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Hoskins' 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hoskins
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 54 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 121 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Keith Frederick (R) |
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