Mike Hawker
Mike Hawker (b. June 25, 1956) is a former Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 28 from 2003 to 2017.
Biography
Hawker's professional experience includes working as owner of a Business and Accounting Consultant company from 1997-2002, Chief Financial Officer for the Security National Servicing Corporation, Director of Reporting for the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and Owner/Partner/Certified Public Accountant with Hawker and Raleigh.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hawker served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Resources, Vice chair |
| • Rules |
| • Administrative Regulation Review |
| • Legislative Budget and Audit, Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hawker served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance, Alternate Chair |
| • Resources |
| • Rules |
| • Administrative Regulation Review |
| • Legislative Budget and Audit, Chair |
| • Legislative Council, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hawker served on these committees:[1]
| Alaska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education Funding District Cost Factor |
| • Finance |
| • Legislative Budget and Audit, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hawker served on these committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Finance, Co-Chair |
| • Legislative Budget and Audit |
Issues
Political courage tests
2008
Hawker's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked his legislative priorities he replied:
- Implement long-range fiscal plan required by HB125
- Control growth of operating budget
- Mitigate In-state consumer energy costs
- Establish long-range Health Policy Planning Commission[2]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Mike Hawker (R) did not seek re-election.
Jennifer B. Johnston defeated Shirley A. Cote in the Alaska House of Representatives District 28 general election.[3][4]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 28 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jennifer B. Johnston |
56.17% | 5,903 | |
| Democratic | Shirley A. Cote | 43.83% | 4,606 | |
| Total Votes | 10,509 | |||
| Source: Alaska Secretary of State | ||||
Shirley A. Cote ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 28 Democratic Primary.[5][6]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 28 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Shirley A. Cote (unopposed) | |
Jennifer B. Johnston defeated Ross P. Bieling in the Alaska House of Representatives District 28 Republican Primary.[5][6]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 28 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jennifer B. Johnston |
57.37% | 1,573 | |
| Republican | Ross P. Bieling | 42.63% | 1,169 | |
| Total Votes | 2,742 | |||
2014
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Samuel Duff Combs was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while District 27 incumbent Mike Hawker was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hawker defeated Combs in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Hawker Incumbent |
62.4% | 6,121 | |
| Democratic | Samuel Duff Combs | 37.6% | 3,691 | |
| Total Votes | 9,812 | |||
2012
Hawker ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 27. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 28, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12] Hawker won re-election in the general election.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Hawker Incumbent |
95% | 7,807 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 5% | 414 | |
| Total Votes | 8,221 | |||
2010
Hawker won re-election to the 32nd District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 24 primary.[14] He defeated Matt Moore in the November 2 general election.[15]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 32 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Hawker (R)
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6,976 | |||
| Matt Moore (D) | 2,896 | |||
2008
In 2008, Hawker was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 32. Hawker (R) finished with 7,223 votes while his opponent, Mike Kenny (D), finished with 4,090 votes.[16]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 32 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Hawker (R)
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7,223 | |||
| Mike Kenny (D) | 4,090 | |||
Campaign themes
2014
Hawker's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[17]
| “ | I have a vision of prosperity for Alaska that includes using Alaska’s oil and gas resources to provide stable long-term economic security, strengthening our communities, holding government accountable, and meeting the growing needs of our growing state.[18] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 19 through May 18 (extended session). The Legislature held a special session from May 23, 2016, to June 19, 2016. The Legislature held a second special session from July 11 to July 18.
- Legislators are scored by the Alaska Business Report Card on "how supportive they are of Alaska’s private business sector."[19]
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
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In 2015, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 20 through April 27 (Session extended). The first special session was held from April 28 to May 21. The second special session was held from May 21 to June 11. A third special session was held from October 24 to November 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 28th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to April 20.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the 27th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 to April 15. It was in special session from April 15 to April 30.
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Personal
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Hawker is married to his wife, Carol Carlson.
Hawker is involved with many organizations including Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Alaska Airman's Association, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, Alaska Gun Collectors Association, Alaska Territorial Calvary, Anchorage School Business Partnership, Collings Foundation, Eagle River Chamber of Commerce and the Harley Davidson Owners Group.[20]
Recent news
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See also
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House Committees
- Alaska House of Representatives District 28
External links
- Profile from the Alaska House of Representatives
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
- Profile from the Alaska House Majority
Footnotes
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives, "House Majority Members" accessed September 18, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "General Election Official Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "August 16, 2016 Primary Candidate List," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "2016 Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Election Division, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed July 2, 2015
- ↑ mikehawker.org, "Re-Elect Mike Hawker," accessed October 22, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Alaska Business Report Card, "About ABRC," accessed September 11, 2014 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "abrc" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 12, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mike Chenault (R) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 28 2015–2017 |
Succeeded by Jennifer B. Johnston (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 27 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Lance Pruitt (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 32 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Beth Kerttula (D) |
