Hollis Hackman
Hollis Hackman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 21. Hackman lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Hackman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Hackman was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 51 of the Wyoming House of Representatives.
Elections
2018
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 21
Bo Biteman defeated Hollis Hackman in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 21 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bo Biteman (R) | 64.5 | 5,125 | |
| Hollis Hackman (D) | 35.3 | 2,810 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 7,951 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 21
Hollis Hackman advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 21 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Hollis Hackman | 100.0 | 600 | |
| Total votes: 600 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 21
Bo Biteman defeated Dave Clarendon and Dustin Looper in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 21 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bo Biteman | 55.5 | 2,667 | |
| Dave Clarendon | 38.3 | 1,842 | ||
| Dustin Looper | 6.2 | 299 | ||
| Total votes: 4,808 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bruce Burns (R)
2016
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 27, 2016.
Bo Biteman defeated Hollis Hackman in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 51 general election.[1]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bo Biteman |
69.15% | 3,931 | |
| Democratic | Hollis Hackman | 30.85% | 1,754 | |
| Total Votes | 5,685 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
Hollis Hackman ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 51 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Hollis Hackman (unopposed) | |
Bo Biteman defeated incumbent Rosie Berger in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 51 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bo Biteman |
56.31% | 1,384 | |
| Republican | Rosie Berger Incumbent | 43.69% | 1,074 | |
| Total Votes | 2,458 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Hollis Hackman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hackman's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Diversify our economy, make healthcare more affordable and keep public lands in public hands.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I'm passionate about healthcare and mental healthcare in particular. I had a career in the mental health field as a provider and know firsthand what impact poor policy decisions can have on individual people.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
In terms of politicians both John McCain and Joe Biden. Both are Mavericks and put people first, above Party
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
The PBS production of "Dark Money" reflects my concerns about the regrettable Supreme Court decision to allow corporations to funnel as much money as they want into political campaigns without disclosure. "The Price of Civilization" by economist Jeffrey Sachs best reflects many of my political positions.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty and integrity.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I have a proven track record of public service including three years active duty Army, 30+ years of public service with the Veterans Administration, and two terms on our local school board.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To be responsive to the needs of local constituents, regardless of their Party affiliation.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to have healthcare including mental healthcare more accessible and affordable.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The assasination Of President Kennedy.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Paper delivery boy, for three years.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
July 4th because we celebrate our freedom on that day.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Heart of Everything There Is, which is the biography of Chief Red Cloud. It documents the fall of a great civilization.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My recliner, where I do most of my reading.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
That happens a lot. I don't have one in particular.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Earning my graduate degree.
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
There are 60 seat in our House, 30 in the Senate.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Perhaps beneficial but not required.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Economic diversification.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
A collaborative relationship with the citizenry in mind.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes. Legislators depend in information from their constituents and having a good relationship means that information will be valued.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
It should be non-partisan.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Labor, Health and Social Services.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Senator John Schiffer.
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No.
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
I met a young woman canvassing who had a complicated broken leg and had to declare medical bankruptcy. If we had expanded Medicaid in this state, she would have been covered.
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See also
- Wyoming House of Representatives
- Wyoming House of Representatives District 51
- Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Wyoming State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018
- Wyoming State Senate
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official General Election Results," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
