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Steve Hodges
| Steve Hodges | ||
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| Missouri House of Representatives, District 149 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Southeast Missouri State University | |
| Master's | University of Missouri-Columbia | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 02/02/1949 | |
| Place of birth | Cape Girardeau, MO | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hodges earned his MBA from the University of Missouri-Columbia and BS in Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University. From 1975-2005 he was Manager/Owner/Vice President of the True Value IGA Grocery Store, Incorporated, and also worked as Area Manager/Sales Supervisor for the Carnation Company.
He is a member of the Southeast Missouri State Booster Board, President/Member of the East Prairie Chamber of Commerce, President of the East Prairie Jaycees, Vice President of the East Prairie Kiwanis, and a member of the Nelson Memorial United Methodist Church.
Hodges is seeking the Missouri Democratic party nomination in the 2013 8th congressional district special election.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hodges served on the following committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agri-Business | ||||
| • Agriculture Policy | ||||
| • Appropriations - Education | ||||
| • Health Care Policy | ||||
| • Small Business | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hodges served on these committees: Joint Committee on Corrections
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Professional Registration and Licensing, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hodges served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rural Community Development | ||||
| • Appropriations - Education | ||||
| • Agriculture Policy | ||||
| • Health Care Policy | ||||
Issues
No New Taxes Pledge
In Missouri for 2011, a minority of lawmakers signed the "No New Taxes Pledge." Only four out of 34 state Senate members signed the pledge. Out of 163 state House members, only 35 lawmakers have signed.
Hodges signed the pledge.[2]
Elections
2013
Hodges is the nominee of the Missouri Democratic party for the 2013 special election for the U.S. House, representing Missouri's 8th District.[3][1] The election is being held to replace Jo Ann Emerson. The general election date has been set for June 4th.[4]
There is no primary election, instead each party's nomination will be chosen by a committee. Hodges is one of five Democratic candidates who has reportedly reached out to the committee in order to make a case for the party's nomination.[1] Hodges received the nomination of the committee on February 16, 2013.[3]
Endorsements
On May 14, 2013 Hodges received an endorsement from Gov. Jay Nixon.[5] Nixon, in his endorsement, said Hodges "would bring some small town, conservative values to the halls of Congress. In Jefferson City, Steve has worked with me, and with Republican legislators, to improve our state's economy by balancing the state budget without raising taxes -- something Washington needs badly." [5]
Hodges has also received endorsements from Attorney General Chris Koster (D), Secretary of State Jason Kander (D) and Treasurer Clint Zweifel (D).[5][6] Hodges has received many group endorsements in past campaigns, including those from the National Rifle Association and Missouri Right to Life.[5]
Controversy
Republican nominee Jason Smith, speaker pro tem in the Missouri House of Representatives, missed three-fifths of the Missouri House's votes before the final day of this year's legislative session, while Hodges, his Democratic opponent and fellow state rep, missed about one-fifth of the votes.[7]
Of 766 roll call votes taken from when the 2013 legislative session began in January through May, Smith missed 462 of those votes while Hodges missed 171.[7][8]
After winning the Republican nomination on February 9, Smith said he would remain as Missouri House speaker pro tem — the second-ranking position in the chamber — despite having to campaign for Congress.[7] "I can multi-task," Smith said then. "In case you haven't met me or know me very well, I can handle a lot at one time. I don't think it's going to be any problem whatsoever."[7]
Democrat Hodges acknowledged that he missed some votes — even while present during the session — but said there are explanations, such as having to step away from the House floor to deal with constituent concerns.[7] "Very, very rarely have I missed votes," Hodges said.[7]
2012
Hodges won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 149. Hodges ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Neal E. Boyd (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 149, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Steve Hodges Incumbent |
66.4% | 8,707 | |
| Republican | Neal Boyd | 33.6% | 4,403 | |
| Total Votes | 13,110 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Hodges won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 161 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Hodges (D)
|
4,902 | |||
| Ron McCormick (R) | 3,929 | |||
2008
On November 04, 2008, Steve Hodges ran unopposed for District 161 of the Missouri House of Representatives. [11]
Steve Hodges raised $63,614 for his campaign.[12]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 161 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steve Hodges (D) | 11,913 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Hodges was up for re-election, he collected $44,897 in donations.[13]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Noranda Aluminum | $1,000 |
| Cooper, James | $1,000 |
| Electrical Workers | $800 |
| House Capitol Democrats Inner Circle | $800 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Steve Hodges' 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ameristar Casinos | $2,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce | $1,750 |
| Noranda Aluminum Inc. | $1,500 |
| BNSF Railway | $1,125 |
| Rural Telecommunications CMTE | $1,100 |
Recent news
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Steve Hodges News Feed
- candidates kept away from Capitol by campaigns - Southeast Missourian
- Major party 8th District candidates get endorsements from Nixon, Palin - Southeast Missourian
- Smith earns NRA endorsement - Southeast Missourian
- Foul: NRA's effect on House votes - STLtoday.com
- Missouri's rural, urban fight over animals again heads to the ballot - St. Louis Beacon
- Missouri House endorses transportation sales tax - Southeast Missourian
- Missouri lawmakers approve income tax cut - Southeast Missourian
- Many criminal records closed in Kansas - Kansas City Star
- Missouri 8th District candidates answer questions - KFVS
- Mo. House backs sales tax hike - Southeast Missourian
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Personal
Hodges is married and has three children.[14]
External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Steve Hodges
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Daily Dunklin "Democrat Hodges says he's in for 8th District," February 14, 2013
- ↑ "Minority of state lawmakers sign ‘no-new-taxes’ pledge," Missouri Watchdog, November 16, 2010
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Southeast Missourian "Hodges tapped as Democratic nominee in 8th District," February 17, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post "Republicans nominate Jason Smith for Missouri special election," February 9, 2013
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 SE Missourian "Major party 8th District candidates get endorsements from Nixon, Palin" Accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ Daily Statesman "8th District candidates collect endorsements for June election" Accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 STL Today "Running for Congress keeps 2 Missouri lawmakers from voting" Accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ KTTS "Missouri Lawmakers Miss Votes While Vying For Congress" Accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Hodges' 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hodges
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 147 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 161 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill White (R) |
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