Jennifer Hoover

Jennifer Hoover (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Washington. She lost in the primary on August 6, 2024.

Hoover completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jennifer Hoover was born in Spokane, Washington. She served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 2023 to 2024. Hoover earned a high school diploma from Mead High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington, Seattle in 1998. Her career experience includes working as a community activist and family counselor. As of 2024, Hoover was affiliated with Drumline, Eaglets Community Outreach, Odgen Hall Women's Shelter, and Fairchild Air Force Base as a volunteer.^[1]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Governor of Washington

Bob Ferguson defeated Dave Reichert in the general election for Governor of Washington on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Bob Ferguson (D)	55.5	2,143,368
	Dave Reichert (R)	44.3	1,709,818
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	8,202

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,861,388
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Governor of Washington

The following candidates ran in the primary for Governor of Washington on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Ferguson (D)	44.9	884,268
✔		Dave Reichert (R)	27.5	541,533
		Semi Bird (R)	10.8	212,692
		Mark Mullet (D)	6.0	119,048
		Leon Lawson (Trump Republican Party)	1.8	35,971
	Submit photo	Jim Daniel (R)	1.5	29,907
	Submit photo	Cassondra Hanson (D)	1.2	24,512
		EL'ona Kearney (D)	1.2	24,374
		Jennifer Hoover (R)	0.8	15,692
		Andre Stackhouse (G)	0.6	11,962
		Don Rivers (D)	0.5	9,453
	Submit photo	Martin Wheeler (R)	0.4	7,676
		Chaytan Inman (D)	0.3	6,427
		Ricky Anthony (D)	0.3	6,226
	Submit photo	Jeff Curry (Independent Party)	0.3	6,068
		Fred Grant (D)	0.3	5,503
		Brian Bogen (No party preference)	0.2	4,530
		A.L. Brown (R)	0.2	4,232
		Michael DePaula (L)	0.2	3,957
		Rosetta Marshall-Williams (Independence Party)	0.2	2,960
		Jim Clark (No party preference)	0.1	2,355
	Submit photo	Edward Cale (D)	0.1	1,975
		Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party)	0.1	1,721
		Bill Hirt (R)	0.1	1,720
	Submit photo	Frank Dare (Independent Party)	0.1	1,115
		Alan Makayev (Nonsense Busters Party)	0.1	1,106
		William Combs (Independent Party)	0.1	1,042
	Submit photo	Brad Mjelde (No party preference)	0.1	991
		Ambra Mason (Constitution Party) (Write-in)	0.0	0
	Submit photo	Bobbie Samons (No party preference) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,347

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,970,363
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Jennifer Hoover completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hoover's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Jennifer Hoover, and I'm running for Governor because I love Washington State! I care deeply about preserving the protection and rights of all Washingtonians in our beautiful Evergreen state. This is my home, where I was born and raised. But the Washington that I grew up in as a child is not the same as it used to be. With homelessness on the rise, the cost of living, inflation, and crime rates rising over 56% over the past few years, the time to act is NOW. Washington is not going to be the same if we don't start building better policies that protect our citizens, keeping us safer and empowering us to succeed!

All Washingtonians deserve to get ahead in life, while feeling less vulnerable on our streets.

I believe in Affordable housing for everyone! And as a community activist, I have worked hard to make our streets safer, helped to reduce taxes, and fought against pornographic reading material in our public schools. I collaborated with local legislators and transportation departments to reduce traffic accidents by changing the snow plow activation mandate from 4 inches to 2 inches. This has helped decrease snow and ice buildup and significantly reduce driving hazards, especially on steep hills. When the state claimed there was, "No budget for snow plows", I made sure to demand change (that should have come from our marijuana money), and the snow plows were out the next morning, proving that we did have it in our budget all along.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

As someone who absolutely loves our senior Veterans, it broke my heart to meet several homeless Veterans who laid down their lives for our country, just to be without a home!
I have a passionate heart to look out for the most optimum living for our Veterans. I intend to make sure every Veteran receives comfort, care, and most of all, affordable housing!
I also advocated for more accessible property tax information for seniors who are not online and may struggle with complex processes. As a result, the Treasury's office agreed to create clearer materials, helping many elderly families understand and potentially reduce their high property taxes for the first time. And it worked I helped several families reduce their property taxes!
In my role as a local leader and counselor, I have stood up for innocent victims of harassment, ensuring that those who use their power to oppress others through fear and intimidation are held accountable and removed from their positions. I will continue to fight for justice and stand up against bullying. I have a wonderful plan for anti-bullying programs for all schools and believe that there should be special care for those who are most vulnerable. I would like to target the prevention of bullying of students in order to avoid depression and suicide, reducing (the number one reason for death among 14-year-olds in our society today).
All Washingtonians deserve to get ahead in life, while feeling less vulnerable on our streets. Creating a better economy and safer neighborhoods is a must for me. I know we can do better, as so many people simply want to spend more quality time with loved ones and families.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Greater protection and support for our public schools! When the largest public school in our community approved lewd and pornographic reading material, I emphasized that teachers should never compromise by assigning inappropriate content to children.

What Washington needs is a leader; one who fights hard for you your family and especially our children, pushing back against corrupt policies.

I have a vision for all Washingtonians to move forward into greater success, productivity, comfort, and care, especially for our senior veterans, single mothers, and our precious children. I know that every single decision I make will have a direct impact on our future generations. That is why I plan to prioritize the safety of our children.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I know Cathy McMorris Rogers, and I am mesmerized by the beauty of her stoic character and light! I hope to become more like Cathy, as she always remains humble and kind to everyone she meets. She truly exemplifies one who humbles herself to others, and truly cares for others from the heart.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

As an Author, I wrote a book that was based in biblical, Hebrew tradition for every spiritual believer called:
"Awakening Arrows of Victory". Amazon

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe in elected official should be a servant to the community and do the hard work as a leader who helps people advance in our economy and places Washingtonians as a priority.

I believe an elected official of Washington should look out for our own citizens while keeping them safe and secure, especially when it comes to their housing.
I think an elected official shouldn't be prideful or fake, or take all the credit for the work others did for them, but give credit where credit is due.
I also do not believe there should be "favoritism" to those who are wealthy, but a good leader does not discriminate based on income. I believe that if you're going to run for office, you need to really care about others like I do.

Choosing me for your Governor will keep us in good hands, safe and secure, able to sleep better at night. I believe that you and I have the ability to rise out of where we have fallen, and as your Governor, I believe that we will begin to rise together.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have been told I have the heart of a mother and the spirit of a lion. I am a defender of the weak and those who are oppressed. I am a fighter, I'm not a quitter, and I fight hard to win a better outcome on behalf of those in need.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe an Isaiah 1 compilation says it best:

"To wash and clean ourselves and remove evil deeds (corruption) from our site.
'To stop doing what is evil and wrong.
'To learn to do right, to seek justice and correct the oppressor.
'To defend the fatherless and plead the cause of the widow and the orphan.

'To come together in one United state, and reason together so that we can bring healing too our current situation."

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy behind of safer, better protected, more prosperous and advancing communities that can sleep better at night. Communities where every person has a great purpose in life, and every child reaches to take hold of the stars!

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was a kid when Mount Saint Helens erupted, and I remember there was gray ash everywhere on the ground, in the trees and everywhere! We were visiting Seattle at the time, and we all had to wear our white masks. I also remember Christmas glass ornaments being made out of that ash. All of which was created some pretty amazing memorabilia from Washington State Mount St Helens ash.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I delivered pizza at Domino's, and that was quite interesting. I was there when we through raw sausage on top, we had the Noid and they first invented that octagon box. That was for about 3 years and then I became a drum teacher and actually won the Lilac Parade two years in a row!

What is your favorite book? Why?

Of course I'm going to say the Bible, but I really do like Ecclesiastes. It's very deep and mesmerizing at the same time.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Probably a horse running on the great terrain, even though I grew up liking lizards and frogs.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

UP by Tauren Wells

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Through the years, I have learned to overcome my fears with greater steps of faith, and to help others to have the same bold courage, so they can also overcome their fears and do greater things than they ever dreamed or imagined.

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

That's why I aimed for this seat, because it's the only place to really make needed changes. After seeing vulnerable widows and single senior citizens crying because their taxes became so high, that they had to return back to work, and while leaving my gym because (they're letting men in my locker room), and also hearing a woman next to me say she helps governmentally support a NINE member non-washingtonian family who are receiving free housing, room and board, vehicles and cell phones, while our beloved Veterans are still homeless, I decided to run for office.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

For all Washingtonians to become a financial priority, especially in the area of affordable housing, food, groceries and education. The middle class, like myself, are all getting hit the hardest! That is why I believe that social security should never be taxed, but always be kept safe to properly grow for the comfort of the senior over the years.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

Well, I think that all pertains to who you know, and I know some remarkable Treasures and Accountants that are also better Cooks than I am, so of course, I keep them all close by because my cooking is not so great.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

This is a difficult question to answer because (there are some people who think differently than I do) but the majority of us believe that Washingtonians who have been here paying their taxes and working hard the majority of their lives should get the biggest breaks when it comes to housing and the cost of living. No offense on outsiders, I just think once we take care of our own homeless population and those who are in need inside our state, then we can then better address the needs of others outside of our state.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The ideal relationship between governor and state legislature is one that doesn't base itself on biased towards an affiliation that is "different" from their own, but looks at the heart, and treats one another the way they would want to be treated (without corruption).
We should all aim for a unified relationship that actually looks out for the end result of less enablement, more protection, and overall greater financial success on behalf of all those who are in need. And remember that all human lives are important.

What do you love most about your state?

The people! I really love the diversity of the people here and I love embracing people that are different than I am, or different than my political affiliation, as I have previously leaned to the right.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Overcoming our debt problem, but I truly believe there are phenomenal ways we can come together in each community to see a better outcome on behalf of everyone involved, working better together.

Tell us your favorite joke.

It's the Ronald Reagan jole about the farmer that had a three-legged chicken because he heard the meat was really tasty. And when asked what the three-legged chicken taste like? The farmer answered, "I don't know, I've never been able to catch one!"

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

When people's lives are truly at stake, and when their constitutional rights are being attacked or threatened.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I'm available for endorsement at this time.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I truly believe in greater governmental transparency when it comes to our budget spending and COMPLETE EXPOSURE to where the money goes.

And even the Democrats and I are asking this BIG question, "Where is all the marijuana money is going?"

(I think that's what we ALL in Washington State would like to know;)

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

That all depends on who's in charge and how corrupt they are, or are not. When someone is "untouchable" and the choices they make don't even involve or listen to the people's choices, I would not be in support of that Leader. What I believe will work best for us is to instill greater accountability, with frequent checks and input from the people with full transparency. So the power to make choices, is held accountable to the people who respond to those choices. In other words, accountability is key.

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Jennifer Hoover campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Governor of Washington	Lost primary	$2,869	$2,869
Grand total			$2,869	$2,869
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Elections

2024

General election

General election for Governor of Washington

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2024

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