Hoon-Yung Hopgood
| Hoon-Yung Hopgood | ||
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| Michigan State Senate District | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 1, 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $71,685/year | |
| Per diem | $10,800 yearly expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Michigan House of Representatives | ||
| 2002 – 2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Michigan (1996) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 1974 | |
| Place of birth | Inchon, South Korea | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Before his election to the Legislature, Hopgood interned in Washington D.C. for former Congresswoman Lynn Rivers during the summer of 1995. He also worked for the Michigan State AFL-CIO as a Labor Coordinator during the 1996 campaigns. Hopgood's candidate won the race, one of the closest races statewide. This win helped turn the Michigan House over to the Democrats once again. In 1997, Hoon-Yung worked for the House Democratic Policy Staff, concentrating on issues concerning K-12 education. He joined the legislative office in 1999, working with former State Rep. Raymond Basham.
Hopgood graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science in 1996. Hoon-Yung attended Holland Elementary School, Hoover Junior High School and Truman High School where he graduated with honors in 1992.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hopgood served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Energy and Technology, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Outdoor Recreation and Tourism | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hopgood served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriation | ||||
| • Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Energy and Technology, Vice-chair | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2010
Hopgood won election to the 8th District of the Michigan State Senate in 2010. He defeated Republican Ken Larkin, Libertarian Loel Gnadt, and Independent Neil Sawicki in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Michigan State Senate, District 8 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D)
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37,845 | |||
| Ken Larkin (R) | 25,280 | |||
| Neil Sawicki (I) | 4,697 | |||
| Loel Gnadt (L) | 1,093 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Hopgood raised $98,793 in contributions. [2]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hoon-Yung Hopgood For State Representative | $30,065 |
| Whitmer Leadership Fund | $5,000 |
| Hopgood, Hoon-Yung | $4,377 |
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $3,283 |
Recent news
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Hoon-Yung Hopgood News Feed
- Moment of silence for fallen Westland firefighter Brian Woehlke on Michigan ... - MLive.com
- Public School Funding is Crippled, Say Michigan Educators - Patch.com
- Standardized Testing Stirs Debate at Novi Education Forum - Patch.com
- Sen. Hopgood applauds Allen Park students on scholarships - Southgate News Herald
- Asian Pacific Americans holding statehouse event - Oakland Press
- Basketball teams visit state Capitol as recognition for wins - Southgate News Herald
- Watt's New? Michigan Energy News - The National Law Review
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Scorecards
Tea Party Scorecard
The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[3]
January 2011 - March 2012
Hoon-Yung Hopgood received a 9% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[3]
Personal
Hopgood has been a resident of Taylor since 1976 when he was adopted by Diane (Chris) and Rollie Hopgood. Hoon-Yung currently resides in Tyalor with his wife, Sunhwa and their two children. Hoon-Yung was was born in Inchon, South Korea.
External links
- Senate website
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
References
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