Emmett Hanger
Emmett Hanger (Republican Party) was a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 24. He assumed office in 1996. He left office on January 10, 2024.
Hanger (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 24. He won in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Biography
Hanger attended Ft. Defiance High School. Hanger received a B.S. in management and economics and an MBA at James Madison University.
Hanger worked in commercial real estate. Previously, Hanger served as a Captain in the Army/National Guard from 1972 to 1983.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hanger was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- Finance and Appropriations Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee
2020-2021
Hanger was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- Finance and Appropriations Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee
2019-2020
Hanger was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Finance Committee, Co-Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee
- Local Government Committee
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Hanger served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Finance, Co-Chair |
| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| • Local Government |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Hanger served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Local Government |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Rules |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Hanger served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Local Government |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Senate Rules |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Hanger served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, Chairman |
| • Finance |
| • Local Government |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| • Senate Rules |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Hanger served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Local Government |
| • Rehabilitation and Social Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
Emmett Hanger did not file to run for re-election.
2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 24
Incumbent Emmett Hanger defeated Annette Hyde in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 24 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Emmett Hanger (R) | 71.0 | 46,890 |
 | Annette Hyde (D)  | 28.4 | 18,733 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 397 | ||
| Total votes: 66,020 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 24
Incumbent Emmett Hanger defeated Tina Freitas in the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 24 on June 11, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Emmett Hanger | 57.6 | 11,146 |
| Tina Freitas | 42.4 | 8,216 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 19,363 | |||
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2015
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Virginia State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[1] No Democratic candidates filed for election. Incumbent Emmett Hanger defeated Dan Moxley and Marshall Pattie in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2]
| Virginia State Senate, District 24 Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Dan Moxley |
27.5% | 3,491 |
| Emmett Hanger Incumbent |
60.3% | 7,648 |
| Marshall Pattie | 12.2% | 1,551 |
| Total Votes | 12,690 | |
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.[3]
2007
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 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).[4]
Hanger raised $293,579 for his campaign while Cox raised $41,733 and Sime raised $44,887.[5]
| Virginia State Senate, District 24 (2007) | ||||
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| 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 themes
2019
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2011
Hanger's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- 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."
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2023
In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 to February 25.
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2012
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In 2012, the Virginia General Assembly was in regular session from January 11 to March 10.
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Personal
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Hanger was born in Staunton, Virginia, on August 2, 1948. He has been a member of the Church of the Brethren.
See also
2019 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 6, 2007 General Election Official Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2007 Campaign contributions," accessed May 28, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Virginia State Senate District 24 1996-2024 |
Succeeded by J.D. Diggs (R) |
