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David Hoden
David B. Hoden was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 34B of the Minnesota House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
Professionally, Hoden has 30 years of business experience in construction trades. For the past 10 years, he has owned his own business.[2]
Campaign themes
2014
Hoden's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | SMART INVESTMENTS IN: EDUCATION
- Provide equitable and predictable funding for public education from cradle to college/career. - Expand high quality early childhood education programs such as ECFE. - Promote PSEO and STEM programs so students can make informed career and college choices. - Make college affordable by cutting administration costs and extending tuition freezes. SMART INVESTMENTS IN: HEALTH CARE - Provide fresh ideas to ensure a successful rollout for small businesses. - Improve MNsure’s online exchange system to make enrolling easier. - Continue to drive down health care costs for all Minnesotans. - Work to find health-care solutions and avoid partisan gridlock. SMART INVESTMENTS IN: TRANSPORTATION - Promote smart expansion through long-term dedicated funding. - Invest in regional transit options such as the Bottineau Blvd LRT. - Improve access to quality jobs with new bus rapid transit options.[3][4] |
” |
Elections
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. David Hoden was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dennis Smith was unopposed in the Republican primary. Smith defeated Hoden in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Dennis Smith |
56.4% | 9,016 | |
| Democratic | David Hoden | 43.5% | 6,965 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.1% | 17 | |
| Total Votes | 15,998 | |||
2012
Hoden ran in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 34B. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and was defeated by incumbent Kurt Zellers (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kurt Zellers Incumbent |
54.6% | 12,802 | |
| Democratic | David Hoden | 45.4% | 10,652 | |
| Total Votes | 23,454 | |||
2010
Hoden ran for election to the District 32A seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He was defeated by Joyce Peppin (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[9]
Personal
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Hoden and his wife, Linda, have two adult children. They live in Maple Grove, Minnesota.[2]
External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 1, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hoden for House, "About David," accessed June 16, 2014
- ↑ David Hoden for House, "Issues," accessed October 21, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ State of Minnesota, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report," December 8, 2010
