Tom Hawk (Kansas)
Tom Hawk (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 22. He assumed office on January 14, 2013. He left office on January 10, 2023.
Hawk (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 22. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Hawk served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011.
Hawk retired in January 2023.[1]
Biography
Hawk earned his B.S. in Math Education, M.S. in Counseling and Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Kansas State University. His professional experience includes owning Tom Hawk Incorporated Professional Photography,and working as superintendent, school administrator, counselor and teacher at Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools.[2]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Hawk was assigned to the following committees:
- State Building Construction Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Ranking minority member
- Utilities Committee
- Ways and Means Committee, Ranking minority member
2019-2020
Hawk was assigned to the following committees:
- State Building Construction Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Ways and Means Committee, Ranking minority member
- Utilities Committee
- Legislative Budget Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Transportation |
| • Utilities |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Administrative Rules and Regulations |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hawk served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Financial Institutions and Insurance, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Utilities |
| • Agriculture |
| • Administrative Rules and Regulations |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hawk served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Financial Institutions and Insurance |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Utilities |
| • Agriculture |
Elections
2020
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 22
Incumbent Tom Hawk defeated Craig Bowser in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tom Hawk (D) | 51.3 | 15,687 |
 | Craig Bowser (R)  | 48.7 | 14,911 | |
| Total votes: 30,598 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 22
Incumbent Tom Hawk advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 22 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Hawk | 100.0 | 4,200 |
| Total votes: 4,200 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 22
Craig Bowser defeated Bryan Pruitt in the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 22 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Craig Bowser | 60.5 | 5,232 |
 | Bryan Pruitt | 39.5 | 3,411 | |
| Total votes: 8,643 | |||
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2016
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kansas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Tom Hawk ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 22 general election.[3][4]
| Kansas State Senate, District 22 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Tom Hawk Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Tom Hawk ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 22 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 22 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tom Hawk Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Hawk won election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 22. Hawk ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Bob Reader (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Hawk |
50.8% | 12,851 | |
| Republican | Bob Reader | 49.2% | 12,469 | |
| Total Votes | 25,320 | |||
2010
Hawk was defeated by Susan Mosier in the November 2, 2010 general election to the 67th District. Hawk had no opposition in the Democratic primary.[9]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hawk was re-elected to the 67th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Dick Miller (R).[10] Hawk raised $48,759 for his campaign, while Miller raised $17,061.[11]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 67 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Hawk (D)
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5,902 | 55.8% | ||
| Dick Miller (R) | 4,657 | 44.1% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2012
Hawk's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]
Taxes
- Excerpt: "My job as a legislator will be one of constantly listening, evaluating, and analyzing what the right balance must be between key programs and the taxpayer’s ability to pay."
Education
- Excerpt: "Education is my number one priority. We must invest in our young people so they have the skills and compassion to be solid, productive citizens."
Small Business
- Excerpt: "Support for the engines that run our economy and appropriate governmental tax policy and regulation are essential for our long-term economic health."
People
- Excerpt: "I believe that the role of government is to protect its citizens and to create opportunity so that all have the chance to be successful."
Two Party System
- Excerpt: "A better balance between both parties yields deeper discussions, more options, and better long-term planning and legislation."
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
In 2023, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 28.
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2022
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In 2022, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 26.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 21. A special session convened from June 3 to June 4.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 through April 7.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through June 26.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 1. A special session was held from June 23 to June 24 over education funding.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 30.
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2013
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In 2013, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 20.
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Personal
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Hawk and his wife, Tamara, have two children.[2]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Hayspot, "Kansas State , senator resigns midway through term," accessed January 17, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Tom Hawk's Biography," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Official Kansas Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2010 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2008 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2008 - Candidates," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Hawk for Senate, "Issues," accessed March 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Kansas State Senate District 22 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Usha Reddi (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by - |
