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Mary Hodge
| Mary Hodge | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 25 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $183/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Northern Colorado | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/17/1946 | |
| Place of birth | Saint Francis, KS | |
| Profession | Secretary/Treasurer | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hodge served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008. She is currently Member/Co-Captain/Captain 36B of the Precinct Committee. She is also a member of the Adams County Democratic Party.
Hodge earned her BA in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 1968.
Hodge was an elementary school teacher for Weld County District 6. She also worked as a teacher for Glenwood Preschool. She was Co-Owner/Manager of the Chieftain Motel from 1977 to 1981. She then worked as Office Manager for Roadway Express from 1981 to 1991. From 1991 to 1993 she was Office Clerk for Yellow Freight Systems. She has been a Secretary/Treasurer for Loyd Hodge and Sons Incorporated since 1993.
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Hodge's sponsored Legislation includes:
- SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hodge served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Chair | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hodge served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Budget, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hodge served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Hodge won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 25. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. She defeated John Sampson (R) and Ronald Schweizer (L) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Colorado State Senate, District 25, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mary Hodge Incumbent |
55.1% | 27,961 | |
| Republican | John Sampson | 40% | 20,310 | |
| Libertarian | Ronald G. Schweizer | 4.9% | 2,461 | |
| Total Votes | 50,732 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hodge was elected to the 25th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Robert John Hadfield (R).[4]
Hodge raised $113,326 for her campaign, while Hadfield raised $25,863.[5]
| Colorado State Senate, District 25 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mary Hodge (D)
|
29,963 | |||
| Robert John Hadfield (R) | 24,549 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Hodge is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Hodge raised a total of $402,187 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[6]
| Mary Hodge's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 25 |  |
$140,480 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State Senate, District 25 |  |
$3,670 | |
| 2008 | Colorado State Senate, District 25 | |
$113,326 | |
| 2006 | Colorado State House, District 30 | |
$42,516 | |
| 2004 | Colorado State House, District 30 | |
$57,759 | |
| 2002 | Colorado State House, District 30 | |
$29,376 | |
| 2000 | Colorado State House, District 36 | |
$15,060 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $402,187 | |||
2012
Hodge won re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Hodge raised a total of $140,480.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Hodge's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $4,900 | |||
| Colorado Rural Electric Association | $4,650 | |||
| Colorado Education Association | $4,250 | |||
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $4,250 | |||
| Stand For Children | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $140,480 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Hodge was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Hodge raised a total of $3,670.
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Hodge's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Independent Bankers Of Colorado | $400 | |||
| Greenberg Traurig | $400 | |||
| Cmte For Physician Anesthesia Care | $400 | |||
| Colorado Concern | $400 | |||
| Colorado Bankers Association | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $3,670 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Hodge won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Hodge raised a total of $113,326.
| Colorado State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Hodge's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Democratic Senate Campaign Cmte Of New York | $7,350 | |||
| Democratic Senate Campaign Cmte Of Colorado | $6,713 | |||
| American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees | $4,250 | |||
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 | $4,250 | |||
| Jefferson County Education Association | $4,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $113,326 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Hodge won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Hodge raised a total of $42,516.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Hodge's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Colorado State Conference Of Electrical Workers | $4,000 | |||
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $2,000 | |||
| Colorado AFL-CIO | $2,000 | |||
| Colorado Council Of Teamsters | $2,000 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Public Employees | $1,600 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $42,516 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Hodge won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Hodge raised a total of $57,759.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Hodge's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Colorado State Conference Of Electrical Workers | $4,000 | |||
| Colorado AFl-CIO | $4,000 | |||
| Colorado Education Association | $4,000 | |||
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $4,000 | |||
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $57,759 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Hodge won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Hodge raised a total of $29,376.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Hodge's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Philip Morris | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $1,000 | |||
| AT&T | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Building & Construction Trades Council | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Democratic Womens Pac | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $29,376 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Hodge won election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Hodge raised a total of $15,060.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Hodge's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $1,000 | |||
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $1,000 | |||
| Hodge, Richard | $1,000 | |||
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 208 | $750 | |||
| Pennock, Mary | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $15,060 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- Colorado sheriffs sue to block new gun-control laws - Thomson Reuters News & Insight
- Sheriffs' gun-laws lawsuit draws varied response - KRDO
- Group of sheriffs file lawsuit to block gun control measures - NewYorkInjuryNews (press release)
- Fate of oil bills rests with Guv - The Colorado Statesman
- Larimer Sheriff among more than 50 filing lawsuit against state gun laws - The Coloradoan
- New law could lead to fewer watering restrictions - The Denver Channel
- 2013 legislative session nears the end - Holyoke Enterprise
- 54 county sheriffs file lawsuit to block state gun laws - Greeley Tribune
- In Denver, work remains to be done - The Durango Herald
- Eminent domain bill survives close vote - Fort Morgan Times
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Personal
Hodge and his wife, Richard, have three children.
External links
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Mary Hodge
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Mary Hodge
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000
- Mary Hodge on Twitter
References
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Teacher's Union Shaken, Allies Divided by Passage of Tenure Reform," May 12, 2010
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, - 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, Official Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2008 election results, Colorado
- ↑ Colorado Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Hodge, Mary" Accessed May 22, 2013
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