Mike Hawker

Mike Hawker
Alaska House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent
In office
2003-Present
Term ends
January 26, 2015
Years in position	10
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$50,400/year
Per diem	$238 or $253/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 6, 2012
First elected	2002
Next election	November 4, 2014
Term limits	N/A
Education
Bachelor's	University of Northern Iowa, 1979
Personal
Birthday	June 25, 1956
Place of birth	Manchester, IA
Profession	Business Owner
Religion	Presbyterian
Websites
Office website

Mike Hawker (b. June 25, 1956) is a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 27 since 2003.

From 1997-2002 Hawker owned a Business and Accounting Consultant company. He has also worked as 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.

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

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hawker served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hawker served on these committees:

Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011
• 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
• Finance, Co-Chair
• Legislative Budget and Audit

Issues

Hawker's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with 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

Sponsored legislation

• HB 26 - "An Act repealing the repeal of preventative and restorative adult dental services reimbursement under Medicaid."
• HB 49 - "An Act relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain against a recreational structure for the purposes of developing a recreational facility or project."
• HB 186 - "An Act declaring that certain firearms and accessories are exempt from federal regulation."

Elections

2012

See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2012

Hawker ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 27. He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. Hawker won re-election in the general election.

Alaska House of Representatives, District 27, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Mike Hawker Incumbent	95%	7,807
	Write-in	Write-in	5%	414
Total Votes				8,221

2010

See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2010

Hawker won re-election to the 32nd District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 24 primary. He defeated Matt Moore in the November 2 general election.

Alaska House of Representatives District 32 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Mike Hawker (R)		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. Hawker raised $101,602 for his campaign fund.

Alaska House of Representatives District 32
Candidates		Votes
Mike Hawker (R)		7,223
Mike Kenny (D)		4,090

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

In 2010, Hawker raised $87,582 in contributions.

His six largest contributors were:

Donor	Amount
BP Alaska	$3,000
Alaska Public Employees Association	$2,000
Alaska State Employees Association Local 52	$2,000
Anchorage Police Dept Employees Association PAC	$2,000
Alaska Association Of Realtors	$2,000
Nea-Alaska	$2,000

2008

In 2008 Hawker raised $101,602 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.

Contributor	2008 total
AK Teamsters	$2,000
BP Alaska	$2,000
AK State Employees Assoc Local 52	$2,000
AK Public Employees Assoc	$2,000
Associated General Contractors of Alaska	$2,000

Personal

Hawker has a wife, Carol Carlson.

Recent news

This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Mike + Gruenberg + Alaska + House"

Mike Hawker News Feed

• Governor signs oil tax, budget bills, vetoes $2.5M - Juneau Empire (subscription)
• Alaska Gov. Parnell to sign oil tax bill, budgets - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
• Chenault: Legislative session successful - Petroleum News
• Ordinance on parking tickets raises questions - Juneau Empire (subscription)

External links

Suggest a link

• Alaska State Legislature - Representative Mike Hawker
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
• Alaska's House Majority - Mike Hawker profile

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Alaska House of Representatives District 27 2013–present	Succeeded by N/A
Preceded by -	Alaska House of Representatives District 32 2003–2013	Succeeded by Beth Kerttula (D)