Paul Hodes

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Paul Hodes

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth March 21, 1951 (Age: 75)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Paul Hodes holds a robust educational background, having graduated from The Collegiate School and Dartmouth College, and earned a law degree from Boston College Law School. He began his career in law with the New Hampshire Department of Justice and later transitioned into private practice. Hodes has been instrumental in the arts, notably in the creation of the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, and has managed musical acts through his company. His professional experience includes serving as an Assistant Attorney General and a special prosecutor. Hodes has also been appointed to the National Council for the Arts.

Political Ideas

Paul Hodes's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of progressive policy support and fiscal conservatism. His opposition to the 2008 TARP juxtaposed with his support for the cap and trade bill reveals a nuanced approach to economic interventions. Hodes's advocacy for the Affordable Care Act, paired with his early push for ethical accountability in Congress, showcases a commitment to both social welfare and governmental integrity. His career in the arts further adds a dimension of cultural advocacy to his political persona, hinting at a multifaceted strategy that balances idealism with calculated pragmatism.

Campaigns
2020: New Hampshire State Senate

Election History

District 15 Democratic primary

3,124 votes (33.30%)

Loss

Winner: Becky Whitley, Meghan Kallman

2010: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Hampshire

167,545 votes (36.85%)

Loss

Winner: Kelly Ayotte

2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2008 New Hampshire 2nd Congressional District General Election

188,332 votes (56.40%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Hampshire congressional elections, District 2

108,743 votes (52.71%)

Win