James Hahn
| James Hahn | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 40 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Iowa State House of Representatives | ||
| 1990-2004 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Muscatine High School, 1953 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 25, 1935 | |
| Place of birth | Muscatine, IA | |
| Profession | Salesperson | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hahn received his diploma from Muscatine High School in 1953.
Hahn has worked the Sand and Gravel Ready Mix family business and Fruits and Vegetables Family Business. He was a farmer from 1964 to 1990. In 1990 he worked as an Insurance Adjuster. He has been a Real Estate Salesperson since 1989.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hahn served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hahn served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Natural Resources Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Rebuild Iowa Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Iowa State Senate
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
James Hahn endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Hahn ran for re-election to the Iowa State Senate in 2012. Due to redistricting, he ran in district 46. Hahn lost to District 42 incumbent Shawn Hamerlinck in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012.[2][3]
| Iowa State Senate, District 46 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Shawn Hamerlinck Incumbent |
60.9% | 1,476 |
| Jim Hahn Incumbent | 39.1% | 947 |
| Total Votes | 2,423 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hahn was re-elected to the 40th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating Sharon Savage (D). [4] Hahn raised $143,067 for his campaign, while Savage raised $258,270. [5]
| Iowa State Senate, District 40 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Hahn (R)
|
14,134 | |||
| Sharon Savage (D) | 12,939 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Hahn collected $143,067 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Republican Party | $49,705 |
| Iowans for Tax Relief | $10,000 |
| Iowa Association of Realtors | $5,000 |
| Iowa Bankers Association | $3,500 |
Recent news
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James Hahn News Feed
- Elbert Guillory: Democrats have ignored problems facing the black community - Daily Caller
- Suspect named in Santa Monica rampage that left four dead, one gravely injured - Daily Caller
- Poll: Many Americans blame welfare for 'persistent poverty' - Daily Caller
- House approves amendment to restrict DHS bulk ammo buys - Daily Caller
- Independents blame White House for IRS scandal - Daily Caller
- Obama dismisses 'hype' over surveillance, then lauds and criticizes program - Daily Caller
- Mark Levin: 'We have the elements of a police state' [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
- LOOK: Amazing maps reveal how Americans say different words across the ... - Daily Caller
- Steyn: Holder taking US from a 'respectable society' to something 'far more ... - Daily Caller
- Chris Wallace lashes out at radio host in defense of gays in Boy Scouts [AUDIO - Daily Caller]
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Personal
Hahn is widowed and has four children.
External links
- Official Iowa State Senate website of James Hahn
- Imagine Election Profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney Campaign Website "MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF IOWA LEADERSHIP TEAM," July 12, 2011
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results"
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed April 17, 2012
- ↑ 2008 Iowa Election Results
- ↑ Money Raised by Iowa Candidates, 2008
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to James Hahn
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jerry Behn |
Iowa State Senate District 40 2005–present |
Succeeded by Ken Rozenboom (R) |
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