Gerald Hocker
| Gerald Hocker | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 8, 2013-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Whip, Delaware State House of Representatives | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $42,750/year | |
| Per diem | $7,334 annual expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Delaware House of Representatives District 38 | ||
| 2003-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Delaware | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/09/1948 | |
| Place of birth | Lewes, DE | |
| Profession | Business owner | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Hocker was a Republican member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing the 38th District from 2002 to 2013 and served as House Minority Whip.
Hocker is the Owner of G and E, Incorporated/Hocker's Super Center.
He serves on the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Trust Company, is the founder of Springtime Jamboree, and a member of the Better Business Bureau, Federation of Independent Business, and Millville Fire Company.[1]
Hocker is running for election to the State Senate in 2012.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hocker served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Services/Elections | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Bond | ||||
| • Labor & Industrial Relations | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Environmental Control | ||||
| • Small Business | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hocker served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Gaming & Parimutuels | ||||
| • House Administration | ||||
| • House Rules | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hocker served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Capital Infrastructure | ||||
| • Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Gaming & Parimutuels | ||||
| • Housing & Community Affairs | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Revenue & Finance | ||||
Sponsored legislation
Hocker's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 97 - "excludes from income taxes pensions received from the United States, including military retirement income, up to a maximum of $37,500.00 less any Social Security benefits paid by the United States in the taxable year."
- HB 178 - "amends the municipal charter of the Town of Bethany Beach regarding penalties that may be imposed for violations of ordinances of the Town."
- HB 203 - "This act designates strawberries as the official State fruit."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Hocker ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 11, 2012 and is challenged by Richard Eakle in the general election on November 6, 2012.
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
Hocker announced in April 2012 that he would run for election to the State Senate in 2012. He sought election to the District 20 seat being vacated by George Bunting (D).[2][3]
| Delaware State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gerald Hocker |
68% | 14,290 | |
| Democratic | Richard Eakle | 32% | 6,736 | |
| Total Votes | 21,026 | |||
2010
Hocker won re-election to the 38th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary or the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 38 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gerald Hocker (R)
|
9,371 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hocker won re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives from Delaware's 38th District, defeating Mary Ryan (D). Hocker received 9,769 votes in the election while Ryan received 3,784 votes.[5] Hocker raised $43,280 for his campaign; Ryan raised $27,032.[6]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 38 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gerald Hocker (R)
|
9,769 | 72.1% | ||
| Mary Ryan (D) | 3,784 | 27.9% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Hocker raised $20,920 in contributions. [7]
No contributions to his campaign were of $1,000 or more.
2008
Below are Hocker's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| DE Chiropractic Society | $650 |
| Bayshore Plaza II | $600 |
| Preston & Debra Dyer | $600 |
| DE Assoc of Realtors | $600 |
| Rebecca Lockwood | $600 |
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External links
- Official website
- Delaware House of Representatives - Rep. Gerald Hocker
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hocker
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cape Gazette "Hocker to run for Senate seat," April 23, 2012
- ↑ Delaware State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ State of Delaware - Official Election results
- ↑ Delaware House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 38 Delaware House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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