Jason Hodges

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.

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

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. "Jason Hodges". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  2. "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. "Jason Hodges' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  6. "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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