Daniel Hofstein
Daniel Hofstein (independent) ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 35. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Hofstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Hofstein received a bachelor's degree in gaming management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2010 and an M.B.A. from the Emory University Goizueta Business School in 2015. Below is a summary of his professional experience:[1]
- 2018: Author, 13th Grade: Real World 101
- 2017: Publisher, you, You, YOU are the Philosopher
- 2016-2017: Substitute teacher
- 2016-2017: Owner, Axe-throwing range
- 2014: Small business consultant
- 2010-2015: Casino game inventor/distributor
- 2009-2012: Property manager
- 2008-2012; 2016-2017: Realtor
- 2010-2013: Casino pit supervisor
- 2008-2010: Casino dealer
- 2001-2006: Accountant's assistant
Elections
2018
- See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 35
Michelle Gorelow defeated David Schoen and Daniel Hofstein in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 35 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michelle Gorelow (D) | 49.9 | 14,332 |
 | David Schoen (R)  | 40.0 | 11,485 | |
 | Daniel Hofstein (Independent) | 10.1 | 2,905 | |
| Total votes: 28,722 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 35
Michelle Gorelow defeated Paul Nimsuwan in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 35 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Gorelow | 53.4 | 1,794 |
| Paul Nimsuwan | 46.6 | 1,567 | ||
| Total votes: 3,361 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 35
David Schoen defeated Aimee Jones in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 35 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Schoen | 58.5 | 1,421 |
| Aimee Jones | 41.5 | 1,008 | ||
| Total votes: 2,429 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Daniel Hofstein participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 15, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Daniel Hofstein's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1. Education. We need a hybrid approach to education because one-size does not fit all. The amount of misinformation is abound with how charter schools operate (they are public, open to everyone and cost the taxpayers less than traditional public school. They are privately run, which is where the confusion comes, but they are not private schools. They are non-profits, and should be shut down if they do not perform at least as well as their more traditional public school counterparts). Decrease class sizes (student:teacher ratios). Increase teacher pay (and most importantly, keep out pay promises). Decrease the number of 'tests' that children are required to take (1-2 standardized tests/year should suffice!). 2. Business regulation. A small business should have small regulations, and the larger the business, the more regulations. If we were to make a $15 minimum wage, every coffee shop in town would be put out of business except for Starbucks. If we were to institute minimum wages (and other regulations), they should be set up to affect larger businesses. This idea will promote competition in small businesses and allow those businesses to grow, and only when they become large are required to adhere to that added regulation. This will also help to keep big businesses accountable and fair. 3. Transparency. If you receive public funds, you should be required to detail your spending. PERIOD. This will a) keep government projects (like schools) more accountable and b) ensure that only those who truly need government funding will take it (because their information will largely be public).[3][4] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Education. I took a job as a CCSD substitute teacher in order to learn more of what happens from the inside. In addition, I wrote a book aimed at teaching what every adult in the USA should know (money - taxes/investing/etc., laws, and more). If there is one thing I am an extremist in it is EXTREME education. We should give a person the most amount of knowledge so that a person has information to make their own decisions. The aim is to create an equal opportunity for all - not an equal outcome.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Daniel Hofstein answered the following:
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
| “ | I wrote a book, 13th Grade: Real World 101. The book aims to give a person knowledge to make their own decisions. While I try my best not to divulge my own personal feelings - it is inevitable. I will gladly give a copy of this book to anyone for free (as I do not want anyone to think I am using this office/election for personal gain).[4] | ” |
| “ | Seeking to understand another's view and being able to critically analyze and ask questions - rather than just take a statement as truth. Honesty and transparency are also extremely important.[4] | ” |
| “ | I will try my best to be honest and transparent (ask me a question and I will answer - not avoid the subject or give a run-around answer), and ask the right questions of others in order to arrive at the truth.[4] | ” |
| “ | To create a fair environment for all: an equal opportunity (not an equal outcome).[4] | ” |
| “ | Proving that independents can win, and that above all else, we need people who want to do what is best for everyone - not extremists who have been able to raise the most money. I want more people to be BEYOND PARTY LINES.[4] | ” |
| “ | Our water problem will be a crisis if we do not address it in a serious way.[4] | ” |
Political philosophy
Hofstein answered the question, "What is your political philosophy?" on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form. Below is his response:
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Socially liberal and fiscally conservative. Nearly any thought taken to an extreme creates bad policy. We must be reasonable with policy, and should elect reasonable people - not extremists on either side of the aisle. I chose to run because I continue to see extremists win elections - largely because they are the candidates who receive money. I want to help to bring about change to our political system with unity, realizing that while an ideology can be good, it rarely applies in all circumstances - and if we fail to realize that - the extremists win. It is time for non-partisans to stand up and work beyond party lines - to do what is best for everyone. Needing only 10,000 votes to win, this seems like the right place to start to prove that people want true non-partisans in office.[4] |
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| —Daniel Hofstein[1] | ||
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on May 9, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Daniel Hofstein's responses," May 15, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
