Jevin Hodge

Jevin Hodge is an American politician who served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives for the 8th district from February 2, 2024 until his resignation on March 19, 2024 amid allegations of sexual assault.

In 2022, Hodge was the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 1st congressional district, challenging Congressman David Schweikert, but narrowly lost the general election.

Early life and education

Hodge was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public policy from George Washington University.

Career

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.

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.

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. He was sworn in on February 2, 2024.

Sexual assault allegations

On March 18, 2024, ''The'' ''Arizona Republic'' reported that Hodge violated sexual violence and sexual misconduct policies while he was a student at George Washington University. The allegations originate from one night in Washington D.C. in October 2015. According to the university's report, after a night out, a woman accompanied Hodge to his apartment, where he "grabbed her, pulled her hair as he pulled her towards the window of the room, and bent her over towards the window, while stating that he knew that (she) wanted to have sex in that manner." Officials at the George Washington University investigated the woman's claims, found them credible, and suspended Hodge as a consequence. Hodge released a statement on X, denying the allegations made against him and calling the incident a "consensual romantic encounter."

On March 19, 2024, Hodge submitted his resignation to the Arizona House of Representatives after sexual violence findings from his time in college surfaced. In a statement, Hodge continued to "unequivocally deny the allegations made against im"

References

External links

Official website

Biography
at Ballotpedia

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Living people
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Democratic Party members of the Arizona House of Representatives
21st-century American legislators
Politicians from Tempe, Arizona
African-American state legislators in Arizona
21st-century African-American politicians
21st-century Arizona politicians