Mark Hutchison
Mark Hutchison was the Republican lieutenant governor of Nevada from 2015 to 2019. He was elected to the office on November 4, 2014. Hutchison did not seek re-election in 2018.
Hutchison is a former Republican member of the Nevada State Senate, representing District 6 from February 4, 2013, to December 1, 2014, when he resigned to become as lieutenant governor. Clark County commissioners chose Mark Lipparelli (R) for Hutchison's Senate seat on December 2, 2014.[1]
Political career
Lieutenant Governor of Nevada (2015-2019)
Hutchison was first elected to the lieutenant governor's office in 2014. He assumed office in January 2015, replacing term-limited predecessor Brian Krolicki (R).[2] Hutchinson did not run for re-election in 2018.
Nevada State Senate (2013-2014)
Hutchison represented District 6 in the Nevada State Senate from 2013 to 2014.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hutchison served on the following committees:
| Nevada committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce, Labor and Energy |
| • Judiciary |
Marco Rubio presidential campaign, 2016
- See also: Marco Rubio presidential campaign, 2016
Hutchison was the presidential campaign director in Nevada for Sen. Marco Rubio's 2016 presidential campaign. Hutchison said the following about Rubio: "I believe strongly that Senator Rubio is a new-generation conservative who can unite the Republican party and inspire the country.”[3]
Hutchison also released the following statement:[3]
| “ | I relate to and am inspired by Marco Rubio’s story of a blue-collar, hard-working family, immigrant parents who sacrificed so their children could live the American Dream, and his commitment to helping more people achieve the American Dream.
In my view, this election is about the future. Marco Rubio has a clear vision for where he wants to lead America in the 21st Century. He is the only candidate who has proposed a detailed, innovative new agenda to help more people achieve the American Dream than ever before and create a new American century.[4] |
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| —Mark Hutchison | ||
Rubio suspended his presidential campaign on March 15, 2016.[5]
Elections
2018
Mark Hutchison did not file to run for re-election.
2014
Hutchison ran in the 2014 election for Lieutenant Governor of Nevada. Hutchison secured the Republican nomination in the primary on June 10, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.[6]
Results
Primary
| Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, Republican Primary, 2014 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
 Mark Hutchison |
53.8% | 62,939 | ||
| Sue Lowden | 36.1% | 42,290 | ||
| Chris Dyer | 5.8% | 6,824 | ||
| None of these candidates | 4.3% | 5,011 | ||
| Total Votes | 117,064 | |||
| Election results via Nevada Secretary of State. | ||||
General election
| Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mark Hutchison |
59.5% | 324,443 | |
| Democratic | Lucy Flores | 33.6% | 183,571 | |
| Independent American | Mike Little | 3.9% | 21,221 | |
| Independent | None of these candidates | 3% | 16,298 | |
| Total Votes | 545,533 | |||
| Election results via Nevada Secretary of State | ||||
2012
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2012
Hutchison ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Senate, District 6. Hutchison ran unopposed in the June 12 primary election and defeated Benny Yerushalmi in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Mark Hutchison |
50.8% | 27,499 | |
| Democratic | Benny Yerushalmi | 49.2% | 26,598 | |
| Total Votes | 54,097 | |||
Campaign themes
2014
Hutchison's campaign website listed the following themes for the 2014 race:
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Defending Nevadans Rights Mark was appointed by two Republican Governors to represent the State of Nevada in the federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Obamacare. He took the lead, free of charge to taxpayers, to protect Nevadans from being forced into a Washington-regulated insurance system. Mark’s work defending Nevadans’ rights to decide for themselves what products they wish to buy has received wide acclaim. Mark represented the Nevada Republican Party in a legal battle over the once-every-decade redrawing of congressional and state legislative districts. Those legal efforts helped ensure fair government representation for all Nevadans. Mark continued to fight for Nevadans’ rights as a State Senator in Carson City and emerged as a passionate and effective leader in opposing unreasonable infringements on Nevadan’s Second Amendment rights and fighting the job-killing margins tax. Ensuring Every Nevadan Has a Voice Through his unique experience of representing the State of Nevada in the federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Obamacare, Mark had a front row seat to what the federal government can do when it is not properly restrained. Mark believes that the federal government is out of control and the last line of defense for liberty and freedom in this country is at the state level. As your Lieutenant Governor, Mark is committed to continue fighting for all Nevadans and ensuring that they have a voice. Whether it’s working state-wide to promote economic development and job growth or developing a plan to increase rural tourism, Hutchison has a proven record as an effective leader and is ready to start on day one. Mark will serve as Nevada’s voice in fighting over regulation of our lands and water, protecting our privacy, and defending us from an overreaching federal government by preserving Nevada’s sovereignty and Tenth Amendment rights. Mark believes Nevadans should make decisions for Nevada. Leading the Way for Economic Development As a third generation, native Nevadan, Mark cares deeply about the Nevada that he is leaving for his children and grandchildren. He understands the challenges we face with an encroaching federal government and the threat of a job-killing margins tax, but Mark is committed to standing up for all Nevadans as he did when he represented Nevada in fighting Obamacare in federal court. Mark believes one of the most promising and long-term ways to promote economic development and job growth is by the transfer of federal lands to the state. He believes federal control of vast lands within Nevada is unwarranted and will lead the fight to get more of our land transferred to the state. In every challenge, Mark sees opportunity and understands that Nevada has unparalleled potential to start and attract new business and industry, continue to diversify our economy, and rebuild a stronger Nevada. Working Hard to Create Jobs As a small business owner who has to meet payroll every two weeks, Mark knows that getting government out of the way of small business owners leads to new jobs and lasting economic growth. Mark has the personal experience and know-how to make effective and lasting changes as your Lieutenant Governor – changes that will put more Nevadans back to work. Mark is committed to continue his work to diversify Nevada’s economy, create a positive environment for business, supply the resources for new companies to flourish and existing companies to expand, and to encourage companies to locate here and invest in our future. He also understands that Nevadans are suffering today. As a legislator, Mark supported eliminating tax burdens for tens of thousands of small businesses to foster economic growth. His knowledge of how businesses operate and how onerous government regulations discourage job creation will continue to provide Mark with a unique insight into how to foster an environment for business owners to create jobs and put Nevadans back to work today. Focusing on Education As the proud graduate of Nevada’s K-12 and University education systems and the proud father of six children who have graduated from or are currently attending Nevada’s public schools, Mark understands the need to provide a quality education to our children. Education is the engine that provides upward mobility, drives improvements to our economy, and increases the quality of life for the next generation. We need to focus on core subjects – reading, writing, math, science, and history. Mark supports giving parents the option to choose schools that are right for their children. As a state senator, he worked to improve public education by advocating for students, parents, and teachers – not entrenched bureaucracy – and focusing funding directly to the classroom where educating students occurs. [4] |
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| —Mark Hutchison's campaign website, (2014) | ||
2012
In 2012, Hutchison's campaign website highlighted the following themes:[11]
- "Working Hard to Create Jobs: ...Mark will work to diversify Nevada’s economy, encourage hi-tech companies to locate here, and invest in the future, but he also understands that Nevadans are suffering today. Mark supports extending tax breaks for 115,000 small businesses to foster economic growth and will work to create new jobs in the construction and tourism industries."
- "Focusing on Education: ...We need to focus on core subjects – reading, writing, math, science and history. Mark supports giving parents the option to choose schools that are right for their children. He will work to improve public education by advocating for students – not entrenched bureaucracy – shifting cost-savings directly to the classroom, and cutting the education bureaucracy and using the money saved to hire more teachers and reduce class size."
- "Bringing More Value to Government: ...[Hutchison] will fight to prudently use hard-earned tax dollars, cut irresponsible spending, promote fiscal responsibility, and ensure our state government lives within a balanced budget."
- "Defending Nevadans' Rights: Hutchison's website cites his role as the state's counsel in the federal lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act as "defending Nevadans' rights to decide for themselves what products they wish to buy...."
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2014
In 2014, the Nevada State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2013
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In 2013, the 77th Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 4.[12]
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See also
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- Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
- Nevada Lieutenant Gubernatorial election, 2014
- Nevada State Senate
- Marco Rubio presidential campaign, 2016
- Marco Rubio presidential campaign key staff and advisors, 2016
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Mark Lipparelli called favorite for Nevada Senate appointment," November 18, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ The New York Times, "Marco Rubio Suspends His Presidential Campaign," March 15, 2016
- ↑ RGJ.com, "Hutchison to face Flores for Nevada lieutenant governor," June 10, 2014
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidates," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Washoe County, "2012 General Election candidates," accessed May 5, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "Official Results of the 2012 Primary Election," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Mark Hutchison for Lt. Governor, "Issues," accessed August 4, 2014
- ↑ Committee to Elect Mark Hutchison, "Issues," accessed July 16, 2021
- ↑ Nevada State Legislature, "Session Information," accessed July 3, 2014
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Succeeded by Kate Marshall (D) |
| Preceded by Allison Copening (D) |
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