Jevin Hodge | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office February 2, 2024 Serving with Melody Hernandez | |
| Preceded by | Athena Salman |
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| Born | Tempe, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | George Washington University (BA) |
Jevin Hodge is an American politician serving as a member for the Arizona House of Representatives for the 8th district. On February 2, 2024, he was sworn in to the position after being appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, replacing incumbent Representative Athena Salman, who resigned from the position.
In 2022, Hodge was the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 1st congressional district, challenging Congressman David Schweikert, but narrowly lost the general election.
Hodge was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public policy from George Washington University.[1]
Prior to entering politics, Hodge was president of the Tempe Union High School Education Foundation and worked as the director of national engagement, partnerships, and innovation for consulting firm LINK Strategic Partners. He served as president and chairman of the Booker T. Washington Child Development Center.[2]
In 2020, Hodge ran for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, but lost to Supervisor Jack Sellers. In 2022, Hodge was the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 1st congressional district to the United States House of Representatives, challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Congressman David Schweikert. Hodge ultimately lost by less than one percentage point.[2][3]
In January 2024, following the resignation of State Representative Athena Salman, Hodge was placed in contention for appointment to the seat, and was ultimately selected by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.[4] He was sworn in on February 2, 2024.[2][5]
