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Emmett Hanger
| Emmett Hanger | ||
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| Virginia Senate District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $18,000/year | |
| Per diem | $169/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2007 | |
| First elected | 1995 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2011 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 08/02/1948 | |
| Place of birth | Staunton, VA | |
| Profession | Realtor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Hanger attended Ft. Defiance High School. Hanger received a B.S. in Management and Economics and an M.B.A. at James Madison University. He is a member of the Church of the Brethren.
In addition to serving as senator Hanger works in commercial real estate. Previously, Hanger served as a member of the House of Delegates from 1983-92 and a Captain in the Army/National Guard from 1972-83.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Hanger has been appointed to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, Chairman
- Finance
- Local Government
- Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Rules
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Hanger served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Local Government
- Rehabilitation and Social Services
District 24
Hanger represents Virginia Senate District 24. Senate District 24 includes Albemarle County(part), Augusta County, Greene County, Highland County, Lexington, Rockbridge County(part), Rockingham County(part), Staunton, Waynesboro.
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Hanger won re-election to District 24 of the Virginia State Senate. He was unchallenged in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[1]
2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, Hanger won re-election to the 24th District Seat in the Virginia State Senate, defeating opponents David Cox (D) and Arin Sime (L).[2]
Hanger raised $293,579 for his campaign while Cox raised $41,733 and Sime raised $44,887.[3]
| Virginia State Senate, District 24 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Emmett Hanger (R)
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23,896 | 65.36% | ||
| David Cox (D) | 9,757 | 26.69% | ||
| Arin Sime (L) | 2,857 | 7.81% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Hanger received $104,244 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Virginia State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Emmett Hanger's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $10,000 |
| Dominion | $6,000 |
| Virginia Senate Republican Caucus | $5,051 |
| Virginia Health Care Association | $3,000 |
| Opportunity Virginia PAC | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $104,244 |
2007
Below are Hanger's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2007 election:
| Contributor | 2007 total |
|---|---|
| Leadership for Virginia | $55,000 |
| Virginia Wine Wholesalers Association | $11,500 |
| Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association | $10,500 |
| George Logan | $10,000 |
| Emmett Hanger | $10,000 |
Issues
Campaign themes
2011
Hanger's campaign website lists the following issues:
- Agriculture
- Excerpt: "Agriculture in it’s broadest sense including crop and livestock farming, forestry and the seafood industry have long played a vital role in not only Virginia’s economy, but in defining Virginia traditions and Virginia quality of life."
- Education
- Excerpt: "I am a strong supporter of public education. Judge by my actions rather than my words."
- Environment
- Excerpt: "On issues concerning the environment and conservation I take back seat to no one and consider myself to be a Teddy Roosevelt Republican."
- Gun Rights
- Excerpt: "As a rural legislator, I have long been a leading advocate for the protection of 2nd Amendment rights."
- Illegal Immigration
- Excerpt: "More importantly, the failure
to secure our borders jeopardizes our national security. With the federal government failing to do its duty to secure our borders, I believe Virginia must do more to crack down on illegal immigration and I am working hard to make that happen."
- Social Issues
- Excerpt: "Social issues, and in particular, matters of faith, are areas where I cannot compromise. I believe that the dignity of life should be protected and honored from conception until natural death."
- Tax Reform
- Excerpt: "As a conservative Republican, I am a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility, but recognize that the term fiscal responsibility may or may not mean lowering taxes and it may or may not mean reducing spending, but it always should mean providing necessary services in as efficient a manner as is possible and within the constraints of a balanced budget."
- Transportation
- Excerpt: "We need to continue laying plans to address transportation policy in a statewide comprehensive manner. There is no question, based on current policy; that we do not have adequate revenue coming into the Transportation Trust Fund to pay for existing needs. Our planning needs to focus on innovations in mass transit and possible alternatives to traditional construction and maintenance programs."
Personal
Hanger was born in Staunton, Virginia on August 2, 1948.
External links
- Sen. Hanger's website
- Biography from the Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions:1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007
References
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Virginia Senate District 24 1996-present |
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