Mike Hodges (politician)
Mike Hodges | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sheila McNeill |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dana Hodges |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brunswick Junior College University of Georgia (BBA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Mike Hodges is an American politician who is currently serving as the Georgia State Senator for the 3rd district.
Education
[edit]Born in Glynn County, Hodges attended Brunswick High School and graduated in 1971. He then attended Brunswick Junior College and earned a BBA in banking and finance at the University of Georgia.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Hodges was a founding director of the First Bank of Brunswick, and later its CEO.[2] The bank was purchased by Ameris Bancorp in 2001.[1]
Hodges announced his run for the Georgia State Senate in February 2022.[3]
In January 2024, Hodges co-sponsored S.B. 390, which would withhold government funding for any libraries in Georgia affiliated with the American Library Association.[4][5]
Elections
[edit]Hodges' state senate bid was endorsed by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.[6]
Primary and general elections, 2022
[edit]The primary election for District 3 was held on May 24, 2022. The two other candidates were Nora Lott Haynes and Jeff Jones.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nora Lott Haynes | 5,010 | 19.06 | |
| Republican | Mike Hodges | 12,271 | 46.68 | |
| Republican | Jeff Jones | 9,006 | 34.26 | |
| Total votes | 26,287 | 100.00 | ||
After no candidate won over 50% of the primary vote, a runoff between Hodges and Jeff Jones was held on June 21, 2022.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Hodges | 7,259 | 67.33 | |
| Republican | Jeff Jones | 3,523 | 32.67 | |
| Total votes | 10,782 | 100.00 | ||
In the general election, held on November 8, 2022, Hodges was unopposed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Hodges | 54,807 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 54,807 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
[edit]Hodges and his wife Dana have been married since the mid-1980s. They have two sons.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Meet Mike Hodges". Mike Hodges for State Senate.
- ^ a b Cooper, Taylor (February 28, 2022). "Hodges announces candidacy for State Senate". The Brunswick News.
- ^ Cooper, Taylor (February 28, 2022). "Hodges announces candidacy for State Senate". The Brunswick News.
- ^ Tagami, Ty (January 25, 2024). "Georgia GOP senators target American Library Association with new bill". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "SB 390". Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Georgia Chamber Endorses Mike Hodges in 3rd State Senate District". Georgia Chamber of Commerce. May 16, 2022.
- ^ "May 24, 2022 General Primary/Special Election". Georgia Secretary of State. June 6, 2022.
- ^ "June 21, 2022 General Primary/Special Election Runoff". Georgia Secretary of State. July 1, 2022.
- ^ "November 8, 2022 General/Special Election". Georgia Secretary of State. November 21, 2022.
