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Tommy Hanson: U.S. House Candidate – 5th DistrictFree Access


Tommy Hanson

(Ed. Note: The Journal & Topics is asking candidates for local election in the November 8, 2022 General to provide biographical and background information on who they are and why they’re running. Republican Tommy Hanson is running against incumbent Democrat Mike Quigley and independent Jerico Matias Cruz for election to the U.S. House of Representatives 5th District seat.)

Age: 68

Education: Denison University BA

Job/professional background: Small business owner; commercial real estate, tenant rep, sales & leasing

Elected office currently or previously held, and/or any other service as a volunteer, or in community, education, etc. settings: None.

How long have you lived in the district you wish to represent?: 20 years

Do you have any conflicts of interest, which could arise from holding this office? If so, how would you address those?: None.

Do you have any financial or business interests within the boundaries of the district you seek to represent, or who may work in the district you seek to represent?: None.

Do you have any criminal convictions (other than a minor traffic violation)? Please explain the circumstances: None.

Who are personal heroes to you, or who has provided significant guidance, insight, or acted as an example for how to live your life? How and why?: Ronald Reagan. He was a Democrat turned Republican who believed that both sides could work towards common goals.

What is something about yourself that might surprise people?: I own horses and am an avid rider.

Why should someone vote for you?: Who isn’t frustrated by the crime (and now they are letting everyone go!), the skyrocketing inflation, and the immigration issues? It’s time to elect someone who will say “enough” and actually start working immediately to address these issues.

Why are you running for this office?: We have been in trouble for a long time as a state, and now the nation is in a state of crisis. I am concerned that those on fixed incomes aren’t going to be able to keep up with runaway inflation and government spending. I am concerned that crime is going to overwhelm our neighborhoods and police will continue to get no support and be defunded. I am gravely concerned about what will be left for our children and grandchildren at the rate we are going. I can’t afford not to run.

What experience do you have, which prepares you to hold this office?: As a business owner for over 30 years, I have dealt with multi-national and Fortune 500 companies and have vast contacts. I am a problem solver for companies of all sizes and I can tackle the problems we have as a community and a nation. I have also served on the board of two non-profits for at-risk youth.

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