Jevin Hodge
Jevin Hodge (Democratic Party) was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 8. He assumed office on February 2, 2024. He left office on March 19, 2024.
Hodge (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Hodge completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Hodge to the Arizona House of Representatives District 8 on February 2, 2024 to replace Athena Salman (D). He served in this capacity until resigning on March 19, 2024.[1]
Biography
Jevin Hodge was born in Tempe, Arizona. He earned a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University. Hodge’s career experience includes working as a business consultant, the national engagement director for LINK Strategic Partners, and chair of the Booker T. Washington Child Development Center. He has served as a board member for Best Buddies Arizona and as an advisory board member for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. He is the former president of the Tempe Union High Schools Education Foundation. Hodge was a recipient of the NAACP Roy Wilkins Service Award and the City of Tempe MLK Diversity Award.[2][3]
Elections
2022
See also: Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Incumbent David Schweikert defeated Jevin Hodge in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Schweikert (R) | 50.4 | 182,336 | |
Jevin Hodge (D) ![]() | 49.6 | 179,141 | ||
| Total votes: 361,477 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Jevin Hodge defeated Adam Metzendorf and Delina DiSanto in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jevin Hodge ![]() | 61.9 | 46,144 | |
Adam Metzendorf ![]() | 37.9 | 28,267 | ||
| Delina DiSanto (Write-in) | 0.2 | 175 | ||
| Total votes: 74,586 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Incumbent David Schweikert defeated Elijah Norton and Josh Barnett in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Schweikert | 43.6 | 52,067 | |
Elijah Norton ![]() | 33.0 | 39,435 | ||
| Josh Barnett | 23.4 | 27,999 | ||
| Total votes: 119,501 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kelly Townsend (R)
- Katherine Gallant (R)
- Steven Beaver (R)
Endorsements
To view Hodge's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Maricopa County, Arizona (2020)
General election
General election for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 1
Incumbent Jack Sellers defeated Jevin Hodge in the general election for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jack Sellers (R) | 50.0 | 212,252 | |
Jevin Hodge (D) ![]() | 49.9 | 211,849 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 430 | ||
| Total votes: 424,531 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 1
Jevin Hodge advanced from the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jevin Hodge ![]() | 99.6 | 79,970 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 302 | ||
| Total votes: 80,272 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 1
Incumbent Jack Sellers advanced from the Republican primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jack Sellers | 99.2 | 74,036 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 575 | ||
| Total votes: 74,611 | ||||
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Endorsements
To view Hodge's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jevin Hodge completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hodge's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I will invest in our economy and infrastructure. Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states and a leader in international trade. If we’re going to stay a global competitor, we need infrastructure built to support our work in the 21st century. The richest nation in the world should not have crumbling roads and bridges. Together, we can build the economy of tomorrow - and lift the middle-class while we do it. We will create jobs and ensure working families have enough money to pay their bills, put food on the table, and live their lives to the fullest.
- I will fight for high-quality, affordable healthcare. Access to quality, affordable healthcare is every Arizonan’s right. The COVID-19 pandemic showed us what can happen when our leaders don’t prioritize the health and well-being of our community. We still have a long way to go to fix what’s wrong with our healthcare system.
- I will protect your voting rights. In a time when some want to bring back the hateful era of Jim Crow, we must boldly stand up in defense of the freedoms our ancestors fought for.
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Campaign website
Hodge's campaign website stated the following:
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Climate Climate change is an existential threat to our planet. It can also be a huge opportunity for Arizona to lead the way in developing clean energy sources, especially solar. We must recommit to the Paris Climate Accords and establish American leadership in developing the next generation of energy independence. With that leadership, we can transform our economy and create millions of high quality jobs all while protecting the planet for future generations. We must achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest. I will be a leader for pro-climate, pro-market policy solutions to achieve that goal. In Arizona that means thousands of skilled labor jobs to build, install, and maintain solar panels. It also means lower utility costs for all Arizonans because solar power is abundant. Importantly it means increased national security because our energy is homegrown and does not have to rely on the whims of foreign dictators.
Democracy is under attack and David Schweikert is sitting on the sidelines. Schweikert voted against certifying the 2020 election, continuing to spread the lie that the election was stolen. Now more than ever, we need Congressmen with the courage to stand up for what is right. I will vote in favor of the For The People Act, the most comprehensive pro-democracy bill aimed at making it easier for people to vote and ending the dominance of dark money Super PAC’s in our campaigns.
Arizona families need a Congressman who will look out for them, not look to line their own pockets. We know David Schweikert can’t be trusted - that’s why he was unanimously censured by Democrats and Republicans in Congress. When I’m in Congress, I will vote for bills banning individual stock trading by Members of Congress and other legislation to ensure Arizonans can finally have confidence in their Representatives.
Plain and simple - corrupt, chaotic Congressmen like David Schweikert are bad for business. Instead of focusing on scoring partisan points, Arizonans need a leader who will work to modernize our tax and regulatory system, foster innovation, and invest in education, job-training, and infrastructure to continue to spur economic growth. In Congress, you can trust that I will always look out for Arizona businesses.
We need real solutions to reduce health care costs for Arizona families - period. In Congress, I will fight to reduce premiums, co-pays, and the cost of medicines for families and seniors. We also need to increase the insurance choices available to consumers which will drive down costs and improve the quality of the care Arizonans receive. We must protect the ability to get insurance coverage for people who have pre-existing conditions to ensure that every Arizonan can get the care they need.
Parents in Arizona know that our schools are woefully underfunded - I will continue to fight for increased funding to make sure our kids have the tools they need to get the education they deserve. That includes skills training in high schools so that every kid has what they need to have a good-paying job. We must also make higher education more affordable and accessible for the kids who choose that route. Education was my ticket to the American Dream - but right now, it is a ticket that is not available to far too many. We must do better.[4] |
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| —Jevin Hodge's campaign website (2022)[5] | ||
2020
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| Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released August 25, 2019 |
Jevin Hodge completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hodge's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a community servant. Serving for three years as the Vice-Chairman of the Arizona Democratic Party, I was elected twice as the youngest African American statewide party official in the entire nation. I was raised by Berdetta Hodge, a single mother, the first black woman elected in Tempe, Arizona, and the President of the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board.
I am running to serve nearly 1,000,000 people in Maricopa County as a Supervisor for America's 4th-largest and fastest-growing county. I am the Democratic nominee for this race.- As a Supervisor, I will prioritize infrastructure, personal and economic wellbeing, and accountability.
- I will be an advocate for everyone in Maricopa County, not just those electing me.
- I am dedicated to our community and my door will always be open to constituents, schools, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and my government colleagues.
Long-term, the impact of COVID-19 on our economy will be devastating, and the Cinderella story that was Maricopa County's explosive growth and prosperity these last few decades has been overshadowed by our experience with major tragedy caused by ineffective leadership. The unemployment rate has fluctuated dramatically and trends upwards; governmental inaction has only exacerbated this situation. Meanwhile, for those who do seek medical attention for their underlying health problems, quality of care has declined in hospitals forced to work at or above maximum capacity. Thanks to a protracted pandemic in Arizona, Maricopa County will feel the consequences of these deaths and untreated illnesses for years to come. As the fourth-largest county in the nation, Maricopa County must serve as a model for other communities looking to quickly and sustainably rebuild their economies. With that comes a restoration of public trust and Maricopa County's reputation among both our residents and those on the outside looking in. This setback in our economy and reputation represents the biggest challenge to recovery. It is time we have a county government that undertakes its responsibilities transparently. It is time that our government works for the people-not against them.
Appoints judges and members of boards across the valley
Passes legislation, such as tax bills and laws
Approves major infrastructure projects, such as construction of roads and bridges and the expansion of public transportation
Oversees elections along with the County Recorder
Oversees law enforcement along with the Sheriff
Oversees preschools, K-12 schools, and community colleges along with the Community College Governing Board and County Superintendent
Oversees water usage along with the Water Conservation Board and may pass energy usage and environmental protection policies
Oversees public hospitals and clinics along with the Special Health Care Board
Works with cities, tribes, the state, and the federal government on major initiatives
Oversees animal control, public libraries, and court services
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2024
In 2024, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
Noteworthy events
Sexual misconduct allegation
On March 18, 2024, The Arizona Republic released a report showing that Hodge was sanctioned by George Washington University for sexual misconduct in 2015. Hodge denied the allegations detailed in the report, but stated, “Public service means knowing when to lead — and it also means knowing when to step aside.” Hodge resigned from his position in the Arizona House of Representatives on March 19, 2024.[1]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House Arizona District 1 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Hill, "Arizona state rep resigns after report on sexual misconduct violation," accessed March 21, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 17, 2020
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 1, 2022
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jevin Hodge For Congress, “Jevin On The Issues,” accessed October 8, 2022
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