Justin Hwang
Justin Hwang (Republican Party, Independent) ran for election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 25. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020. He advanced from the Republican primary on May 19, 2020.
Hwang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Hwang earned a culinary arts degree from The Art Institute and a hospitality management degree from Le Cordon Bleu. His professional experience includes working as a restaurant and small business owner. Hwang is a board member of Mount Hood Community College Foundation, Mount Hood Medical Center Foundation, Korean Society of Oregon, and the Korean War Memorial Association. He is a member of the Gresham Chamber of Commerce and the Gresham Rotary Club.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oregon State Senate District 25
Chris Gorsek defeated Justin Hwang in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 25 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Chris Gorsek (D / Working Families Party) | 51.9 | 30,206 |
![]() | Justin Hwang (R / Independent) ![]() | 47.9 | 27,882 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 76 |
Total votes: 58,164 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 25
Chris Gorsek advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 25 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Chris Gorsek | 98.5 | 10,596 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 159 |
Total votes: 10,755 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 25
Justin Hwang advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 25 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Justin Hwang ![]() | 98.5 | 6,139 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 96 |
Total votes: 6,235 | ||||
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Endorsements
A full list of Hwang's endorsements can be found on his campaign website, here.
2018
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Chris Gorsek defeated Justin Hwang and Heather Ricks in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 49 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Chris Gorsek (D) | 51.3 | 11,045 |
![]() | Justin Hwang (R) | 44.8 | 9,658 | |
![]() | Heather Ricks (L) ![]() | 3.8 | 826 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 21 |
Total votes: 21,550 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Chris Gorsek advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 49 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Chris Gorsek | 100.0 | 2,700 |
Total votes: 2,700 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 49
Justin Hwang advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 49 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Justin Hwang | 100.0 | 1,553 |
Total votes: 1,553 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Justin Hwang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hwang's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- JUSTIN WILL FIGHT TO PROTECT OUR WORKERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES!
- JUSTIN IS A LEADING VOICE FOR IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY!
- JUSTIN WILL BRING THE NECESSARY FUNDING TO OUR CLASSROOMS AND WILL ADDRESS THE HOMELESSNESS CRISIS!
2. As a first-generation immigrant, Justin will ensure all immigrants have access to the resources they need to thrive in our community. Justin will lead the way in Salem and oppose any legislation that may harm immigrants and their families.
3. Although there was much effort put into addressing education funding for Oregon's K-12, there was almost little to no effort put into addressing education funding for Mount Hood Community College, whose technical and career programs are the backbone of East Multnomah County. As a board member of Mount Hood Community College Foundation, Justin will make sure our schools get the necessary funding they deserve.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 7, 2020