Jason J. Hortiz
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Jason J. Hortiz was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 9 of the Delaware House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2014
Hortiz's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "I will work to create quality jobs while supporting our small businesses and entrepreneurs. Small businesses have always been the backbone of our economy. I want to ensure they get the necessary tax credits and incentives they need to succeed."
Education
- Excerpt: "Education is critical to Delaware's future. I will fight to ensure teachers have the resources they need and that all children, regardless of their abilities are able to thrive."
Spending
- Excerpt: "The cost of providing services grows each year. Instead of pointing the finger I will work with officials from across the state to make sure we are doing everything we can to cut spending."
Smart Growth
- Excerpt: "A great characteristic of the 9th district is our vast open land. We need to protect the character of our community and farmland with smart growth and infrastructure planning."
Constituent Service
- Excerpt: "Constituent service is without a doubt critical to the effectiveness of an elected official. I'm not going to have all the answers all the time so I will be very engaged with our constituents to make sure that I successfully represent the voice of the 9th in Dover and work on the issues that are important to us."
Elections
2014
Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 8, 2014. Jason J. Hortiz was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Kevin S. Hensley was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hensley defeated Hortiz and Douglas A. Campbell, Jr. (I) in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Kevin S. Hensley |
51.5% | 3,290 | |
| Democratic | Jason J. Hortiz | 46.2% | 2,950 | |
| Independent | Douglas A. Campbell, Jr. | 2.4% | 152 | |
| Total Votes | 6,392 | |||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Jason + Hortiz + Delaware + House"
See also
- Delaware House of Representatives
- Delaware House of Representatives District 9
- Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Delaware State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Jason J. Hortiz on Facebook
- Jason J. Hortiz on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- State of Delaware - Official general election candidate list
Footnotes
- ↑ Jason Hortiz's campaign website, "Issues," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
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Majority Leader:Kerri Harris
Minority Leader:Timothy Dukes
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