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Janice Hahn
| Janice Hahn | ||
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| U.S. House, California, District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Predecessor | Jane Harman (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | July 12, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Campaign $ | $2,521,898 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Los Angeles City Council | ||
| 2001-2011 | ||
| Los Angeles City Charter Reform Commission | ||
| 1997-1999 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Abilene Christian University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 30, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California | |
| Profession | Teacher, Businesswoman | |
| Net worth | $48,501 | |
| Religion | Churches of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Hahn won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 44th District as a Democrat.[1] She was displaced from her former district, the 36th, by redistricting.[2]
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Hahn is a "moderate Democratic follower".[3]
Biography
Hahn was born in Los Angeles, California. She earned her B.S. from Abilene Christian University in 1974.[4]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Hahn's academic, professional and political career:[5]
- 2011-Present: U.S. House of Representatives, California's 36th congressional district
- 2010: Unsuccessful candidate for California Lieutenant Governor
- 2001-2011: Los Angeles City Council
- 1998: Unsuccessful candidate for U.S. House of Representatives
- 1997-1999: Los Angeles City Charter Reform Commission
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2013-2014
Hahn serves on the following committees:[6]
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
- Small Business Committee
2011-2012
Hahn served on the following committees:[7]
- Homeland Security Committee
- Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence
- Small Business Committee
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Hahn's campaign website listed the following issues:[8]
- Economic Growth and Job Creation
- Excerpt: "In Congress, Janice’s top priority is getting our economy moving again and creating well-paying jobs in California. As a member of the Small Business Committee, Janice is working to ensure that local small businesses get the help and opportunities they need to flourish in a global economy."
- The Port
- Excerpt: "As a City Councilwoman for the last decade, Janice Hahn has dealt directly with one of the largest economic engines in the area – the Port of Los Angeles. In Congress, she founded the bi-partisan Ports Caucus, working across the aisle to create jobs and ensure our security."
- Education
- Excerpt: "She is dedicated to ensuring the next generation has access to a first-rate education and the tools to drive our economy forward. Our country is strongest when our workers are trained with the knowledge and ingenuity to perform at the highest levels. Every child should have the opportunity to reach that horizon and fulfill the American Dream."
- Women’s Rights
- Excerpt: "In Congress, Janice has stood up to right wing attacks on women’s health. Janice strongly supports advancing the rights of women. She believes in providing women a quality education, fair pay, and equal employment opportunities."
- Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Janice has always been a strong supporter of universal health care, and as a member of Congress, she is standing up to attacks on President Obama’s health care law. She believes that the Affordable Care Act is a step in the right direction, but we must do more to improve access and expand coverage to more Americans."
Specific votes
Fiscal Cliff
Hahn voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. She was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[9]
Elections
2012
Hahn won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 44th District as a Democrat.[1] She was displaced from her former district, the 36th by redistricting.[2] Hahn and Laura Richardson advanced past the June 5, 2012, blanket primary. They faced off in the general election November 6, 2012.[10][11] Because of her match-up with incumbent Richardson, Hahn was considered one the vulnerable incumbents.[12]
| U.S. House, California, District 44 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Janice Hahn |
60.2% | 99,909 | |
| Democratic | Laura Richardson Incumbent | 39.8% | 65,989 | |
| Total Votes | 165,898 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Full history
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Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Hahn is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Hahn raised a total of $2,521,898 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 22, 2013.[14]
| Janice Hahn's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | US House (California, District 44) |  |
$2,521,898 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $2,521,898 | |||
2012
Hahn won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Hahn's campaign committee raised a total of $2,521,898 and spent $2,483,980.[15]
| U.S. House, California District 44, 2012 - Janice Hahn Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $2,521,898 |
| Total Spent | $2,483,980 |
| Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $599,696 |
| Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $540,277 |
| Top contributors to Janice Hahn's campaign committee | |
| EMILY's List | $40,800 |
| Edison International | $20,250 |
| American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees | $20,000 |
| AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America | $20,000 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Union | $20,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Real Estate | $135,650 |
| Building Trade Unions | $110,999 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $107,150 |
| Retired | $91,668 |
| Transportation Unions | $81,000 |
Analysis
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Hahn missed 55 of 1,093 roll call votes from July 2011 to March 2013. This amounts to 5.0%, which is worse than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[16]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Hahn paid her congressional staff a total of $400,199 in 2011. She ranked 2nd on the list of the lowest paid Democratic Representative Staff Salaries and she ranked 4th overall of the lowest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, California ranked 5th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[17]
Staff bonuses
According to an analysis by CNN, Hahn is one of nearly 25% of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Hahn's staff was given an apparent $2,500.00 in bonus money.[18]
Net worth
2011
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Hahn's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $17,003 and $80,000. That averages to $48,501, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2011 of $5,107,874.[19]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
2012
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Hahn ranked 41st in the liberal rankings in 2012.[20]
Political positions
Percentage voting with party
November 2011
The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Janice Hahn voted with the Democratic Party 98.6% of the time, which ranked 1 among the 192 House Democratic members in 2011.[21]
Personal
Hahn has three children.
Recent news
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Janice Hahn News Feed
- Congresswoman Hahn Honored by National Bible Association - Eurweb.com
- The Buzz: Southern California lawmakers trumpet 'strong support' for Jerry ... - Sacramento Bee
- Ten House Dems endorse Aguilar for House seat - The Hill (blog)
- Official Voting Records Show Wendy Greuel a Registered Republican for ... - Los Cerritos News
- $500 million SCIG rail yard approved for Port of Los Angeles, setting stage ... - Daily Breeze
- Congress Must Act to Prevent Domestic Abusers and Stalkers from Accessing ... - eNews Park Forest
- Menendez and Royce Lead Annual Capitol Hill Genocide Commemoration - Armenian Weekly
- Armenian Genocide commemorated in Congress and in communities around the ... - Panorama.am
- Emily's List Wendy Greuel Ad Accused Of Being Sexist (PHOTO, UPDATE) - Huffington Post
- May Day rallies aim for immigration reform - Pasadena Star-News
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 CNN "California Districts Race - 2012 Election Center"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Roll Call "Democrat Ends Bid, Leaves Hahn and Richardson to Fight in California," Accessed March 10, 2011
- ↑ Gov Track "Hahn" Accessed May 18, 2012
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress "HAHN, Janice, (1952 - )"
- ↑ Biographical Director of the United States Congress "Janice Hahn," Accessed November 12, 2011
- ↑ CQ.com - Roll Call, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Congresswoman Janice Hahn, Representing the 36th District of California "Committees and Caucuses"
- ↑ Campaign website, Issues
- ↑ U.S. House "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
- ↑ California Secretary of State, Official candidate list
- ↑ Unofficial election results
- ↑ New York Times"House Race Ratings" Accessed October 3
- ↑ California Secretary of State special election results, Accessed April 22, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Janice Hahn," Accessed March 22, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Janice Hahn 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 20, 2013
- ↑ GovTrack, "Janice Hahn," Accessed April 2, 2013
- ↑ LegiStorm "Janice Hahn"
- ↑ CNN Politics, "Congressional bonuses in a time of cuts," March 8, 2013
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Hahn, (D-Cali), 2011"
- ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 21, 2013
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
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| Preceded by Jane Harman |
U.S. House of Representatives - California, District 44 2011-Present |
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Los Angeles City Council 2001-2011 |
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Los Angeles City Charter Reform Commission 1997-1999 |
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