Rudy Hobbs

Rudy Hobbs DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Rudy HobbsDEMDemocrat American politician
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Rudy Hobbs (born 1976) is an American politician from the state of Michigan. He is a member of the Democratic Party and a former member of Michigan House of Representatives. Hobbs was born in Alabama and raised on the east side of Detroit. He later moved to Southfield, Michigan, graduating from Southfield Lathrup High School. He then studied at Alabama State University and Michigan State University. He married his wife Dedra while a student at MSU. He taught first grade in the Detroit Public School System. He began to volunteer in politics, and was hired by Sander Levin's office.Hobbs was elected to the Michigan House in the 35th district in 2010. In 2014, he lost his bid for the United States House of Representatives in Michigan's 14th congressional district, which was being vacated by Gary Peters.

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Campaign Funding

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-$5,000
Total Raised
$9,650
Total Spent
$32
Cash on Hand
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education4 - 4 of 2
Michigan State University
Bachelors Elementary Education
1998
Michigan State University
Masters Education Administration
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Representative
Michigan State House of Representatives
2010 - 2014
Member
Southfield School Board
2004 - 2008
District Director
Congressman Sander Levin, United States Congress
2009 - 2010
Policy Adviser
Lieutant Governor John Cherry
2007 - 2009
Coordinated Campaign Manager
12th Congressional District
2006
Organizer
Democratic Coordinated Campaign
2004
Organizer
Democratic Coordinated Campaign
2006
Teacher
Southfield Public Schools
2001 - 2003
Teacher
Detroit Public Schools System
Other Experience1 - 8 of 8
Organizer
"Get Out to Vote" Campaign
2008
Board Member
Botsford Hospital
Board Member
Birmingham Young Men's Christian Association
Board Member
Lathrup Village Community Foundation
Member
Democratic Party, Oakland County
Member
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated
Volunteer
Brenda Lawrence's Southfield City Council
Youth Adviser
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, South Oakland County
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