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Jake Hoffman
REPUBLICAN
Jake Hoffman is running for Arizona State Senator, District 15.
Personal background
Jake earned his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and his master's degree in business administration and management from Bushnell University. He and his wife, Kimberly, have five children and identify as followers of Christ.
Professional background
Jake currently works as the President and Chief Executive Officer of multiple small businesses.
Political background
Jake Hoffman is currently a State Senator in State Legislative District 15. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a State Representative for the Arizona House of Representatives District 12 for one term from 2021 to 2023 and as Councilman in the Town of Queen Creek for one term from 2016 to 2021.
Economy
As a Senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 1148 to issue a tax rebate to eligible seniors. This bill was ultimately defeated.
Opposes investment of funds in Planned Parenthood.
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Public Safety
As a Senator, sponsored SB 1280 to prohibit registered sex offenders from being appointed to the governing board of a school district. The bill was passed.
Voted yes on SB 2166 to make guns and gun accessories tax-exempt and SB 2316 to allow the carrying of concealed guns on college campuses.
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Healthcare
Opposes abortion and sponsored SB 1006 to prohibit state funds from being invested in companies that support abortion for minors. The bill was ultimately defeated.
Voted yes on SB 1138 which banned gender reassignment surgery for minors.
Voted yes on SB 1664 which banned all abortions that happen after 15 weeks of gestation.
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Education
As a Senator, sponsored SB 1007 to ban sexually explicit materials from schools. The bill was ultimately vetoed.
As a Senator, sponsored SB 1151 to allow teachers to display religious content, such as the Ten Commandments, in schools. The bill was ultimately vetoed.
Opposes discussions regarding transgenderism in schools and voted yes on SB 1165 which banned transgender female students from participating in girls’/women’s sports teams.
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Energy & the Environment
As a Senator, sponsored SB 1010 to prohibit the imposition of fees or taxes based on vehicle miles traveled that have been previously imposed with the intent of reducing congestion, emissions, and road maintenance. The bill was ultimately defeated.
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Voting & Elections
As a Senator, sponsored SB 1009 to modify the process for revising voter registration, requesting early ballots, and absentee voting. The bill was ultimately defeated.
Was indicted in connection with a plan for Arizona's Republican electors to falsely announce that Donald Trump won the state in 2020, he pled not guilty.
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