Daniel Hodge
| Daniel Hodge | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Austin, Texas |
| Affiliation: | Republican |
| Education: | •Davidson College •University of Texas Law School |
Daniel Hodge is a Republican political consultant in the state of Texas. From 2014 to September 2017, he was the chief of staff for Gov. Greg Abbott (R), a position he began when Abbott was elected governor of Texas.[1][2] Prior to his appointment in the governor's office, Hodge worked for Abbot for 13 years in the office of the attorney general.
Career
After graduating with bachelor's degree in history from Davidson College, Hodge went on to receive his law degree from the University of Texas. While in law school, Hodge worked on Abbott's first race for attorney general in 2001, beginning as a mail sorter and moving up to work as a coalitions director, fundraiser, and travel aide. He continued to work for Abbott in the attorney general's office through law school as a part-time aide.[3]
Office of Texas attorney general
In 2004, after graduating from law school, Hodge became a special assistant in the attorney general's office under Abbott. He left the position in 2006 to manage Abbott's successful re-election campaign.[4] After Abbott's re-election, Hodge served as his chief of staff in the attorney general's office, a position he held until Abbott was elected governor in 2014. In 2010, Hodge was also appointed as the state's first assistant attorney general, a position he held alongside his role as chief of staff.[5]
Office of Texas governor
In December 2014, after he was elected governor, Abbott appointed Hodge as his chief of staff.[6] In 2014, state Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) described Hodge to The New York Times, saying, "He reflects so well on Abbott. It’s like when you meet somebody’s spouse, and that spouse impacts your opinion of the other person. I think it’s the same thing with them."[3]
On September 18, 2017, Hodge resigned is position. According to the Austin American-Statesman, he had planned to work as chief of staff for the first two legislative sessions but stayed on through a 2017 special legislative session and to oversee the administration's response to Hurricane Harvey.[2]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Greg Abbott, "Governor-Elect Abbott Announces Staff, Outlines Priorities For Session," December 8, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Austin American-Statesman, "Luis Saenz replacing Daniel Hodge as Gov. Abbott’s chief of staff," Septemer 18, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The New York Times, "Tight Bond Between Abbott and Aide," November 22, 2014
- ↑ KXAN, "Seven Texans who ‘could’ fill Paxton’s shoes," August 11, 2015
- ↑ Office of Texas Attorney General, "Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Names Daniel Hodge First Assistant Attorney General, David Morales Deputy First Assistant," August 2, 2010
- ↑ University of Texas Law School, "Alumni Association Announces 2017 Alumni Award Honorees," May 3, 2017
