Jason Hodges

American politician
Jason Hodges
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 67th district
In office
November 6, 2018[1] – 2023
Preceded byJoe Pitts
Succeeded byRonnie Glynn
Montgomery County Commissioner
In office
2014[2]–2018[3]
Succeeded byChris Rasnic[4]
Personal details
Born (1981-06-21) June 21, 1981 (age 42)[5]
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDiana[5]
Children2[5]
ResidenceClarksville, Tennessee[5]
Alma materAustin Peay State University (BS)[5]
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps[5]

Jason Hodges (born June 21, 1981) is an American politician. He is a Democrat who represents the 67th district in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Biography

Hodges attended Northeast High School in Clarksville, Tennessee, and served in the United States Marine Corps.[6] In 2012, he graduated cum laude from Austin Peay State University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science.[5][6]

Hodges and his wife, Diana, have two children and live in Clarksville.[5]

Political career

In 2014, Hodges was elected to the Montgomery County Commission.[2]

In 2018, Hodges ran for election to the District 67 seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He got the endorsement of outgoing District 67 representative Joe Pitts.[7] Hodges won the Democratic primary with 81.6% of the vote, and went on to win the general election with 52.5% of the vote.[1]

Hodges sits on the following House committees:[8]

  • Education Committee
  • Higher Education Subcommittee
  • Insurance Committee
  • Life & Health Insurance Subcommittee
  • Naming, Designating & Private Acts Committee

Hodges is running for re-election in 2020.[1]

Electoral record

2018 Democratic primary election: Tennessee House of Representatives, District 67[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jason Hodges 2,240 81.6%
Democratic Houston Rye 506 18.4%
2018 general election: Tennessee House of Representatives, District 67[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jason Hodges 8,531 52.5%
Republican Tommy Vallejos 7,290 44.9%
Independent John Dawson 429 2.6%

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Jason Hodges". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Former Gov. Haslam, U.S. Rep. Green and State Rep. Hodges to deliver APSU commencement addresses this May". Austin Peay State University. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  3. ^ Smith, Chris (5 July 2018). "County Commission: North Clarksville candidates differ on downtown priorities". Leaf Chronicle. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Election Summary Report: 2018 State Primary and County General". Montgomery County, Tennessee. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Jason Hodges' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  6. ^ a b "County Commissioner Jason Hodges enters race for State House seat". ClarksvilleNow.com. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Opinion: Rep. Pitts says Jason Hodges 'has a heart for public service'". Leaf Chronicle. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Representative Jason Hodges". capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
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