Career
Elected to the Colorado State Senate as a Democrat in 2008, Hodge represents Senate District 25, which encompasses eastern Adams County, Colorado. Prior to being elected to the state senate, Hodge served in the Colorado House of Representatives for eight years. Senator Mary Hodge (Brighton) has a hands-on knowledge of education and small business issues.
Her experience in these fields taught her the importance of patience, hard work, dedication, cooperation, and compromise.
These traits served her well during her eight years as House District 30"s State Representative and now as a State Senator. Senator Hodge has experience with agriculture, water, education and business.
Senator Hodge currently serves as Chair of the Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources, and serves on the Appropriations Committee, Local Government and Energy Committee and the Interim Water Resources Committee. 2008 election
Hodge faced Republican John Hadfield in the November 2008 general election.
Hodge"s candidacy was endorsed by the Denver Post and the Aurora Sentinel.