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Rob Hogg

D

Iowa State Senate, District 33 (2006 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Robert 'Rob' M. Hogg
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    01/24/1967
  • Birth Place:
    Iowa City, IA
  • Home City:
    Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Religion:
    Episcopalian
  • Family:
    Wife: Kate; 3 Children: Robert, Dorothy, Isabel
  • Father's Occupation:
    Professor of Math and Statistics, University of Iowa
  • Mother's Occupation:
    Teacher, Harlan and Cedar Rapids Public Schools
Personal Details

Robert "Rob" Hogg (b. January 24, 1967) is a Democratic member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 33. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006. Hogg served as state Senate minority leader during Iowa's 2017 legislative session. He was replaced by Janet Petersen on October 22, 2017.

Hogg previously served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2002 to 2006.

Hogg was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Iowa. Hogg was defeated by Patty Judge in the Democratic primary.

Hogg earned his B.A. from the University of Iowa in 1988 and his M.A. and J.D. from the University of Minnesota. His professional experience includes working as an attorney for Elderkin & Pirnie.

Education

  • JD, Law, University of Minnesota, 1995
  • MA, Energy Policy, University of Minnesota, 1991
  • BA, History, University of Iowa, 1988

Professional Experience

  • JD, Law, University of Minnesota, 1995
  • MA, Energy Policy, University of Minnesota, 1991
  • BA, History, University of Iowa, 1988
  • Attorney, Elderkin & Pirnie, Public Limited Company, 2000-present
  • Former Clerk, Judge Dobald P. Lay, United States Court of Appeals, Eiggth Circuit
  • Former Clerk, Judge Michael J. Melloy, United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
  • Former Lawyer, Leonard, Street, and Deinard

Political Experience

  • JD, Law, University of Minnesota, 1995
  • MA, Energy Policy, University of Minnesota, 1991
  • BA, History, University of Iowa, 1988
  • Attorney, Elderkin & Pirnie, Public Limited Company, 2000-present
  • Former Clerk, Judge Dobald P. Lay, United States Court of Appeals, Eiggth Circuit
  • Former Clerk, Judge Michael J. Melloy, United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
  • Former Lawyer, Leonard, Street, and Deinard
  • Senator, Iowa State Senate, District 33, 2006-present
  • Minority Leader, Iowa State Senate, 2017
  • Candidate, United States Senate, Iowa, 2016
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 38, 2002-2006

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Education Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Chair, Government Oversight Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Legislative Council, Iowa State Senate

Former Ranking Member, Rules and Administration Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Administration and Regulation, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Justice System Appropriations, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Service, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Studies, Iowa State House of Representative

Former Member, Ways and Means, Iowa State Senate

Former Chair, Judiciary Committee, Iowa State Senate, 2013-2014

Former Chair, Rebuild Iowa Committee, Iowa State Senate, 2009-2010

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Review

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, Local Government Committee

Ranking Member, Natural Resources and Environment Committee

Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Justice System

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Law, University of Minnesota, 1995
  • MA, Energy Policy, University of Minnesota, 1991
  • BA, History, University of Iowa, 1988
  • Attorney, Elderkin & Pirnie, Public Limited Company, 2000-present
  • Former Clerk, Judge Dobald P. Lay, United States Court of Appeals, Eiggth Circuit
  • Former Clerk, Judge Michael J. Melloy, United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
  • Former Lawyer, Leonard, Street, and Deinard
  • Senator, Iowa State Senate, District 33, 2006-present
  • Minority Leader, Iowa State Senate, 2017
  • Candidate, United States Senate, Iowa, 2016
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 38, 2002-2006
  • Coordinator, Iowa Climate Advocates, 2011-present
  • Founder and Co-Chair, Cedar Rapids Watershed Coalition, 2010-present
  • Member, Christ Episcopal Church, present
  • Volunteer, Erskine Elementary School, present
  • Member, Indian Creek Nature Center, present

Other Info

— Awards:

  • One Iowa, Sharon K. Malheiro Public Service Award, 2014
  • Iowa County Attorney Association, Iowa Justice Award, 2014
  • Iowa Fraternal Alliance, Legislator of the Year, 2013
  • Linn County Public Health, Public Health Champion, 2012
  • Iowa State Education Association, Friend of Education, 2011
  • Iowa Corrections Association, Outstanding Public Servant, 2010
  • Iowa Defense Counsel Association, Public Service Award, 2010
  • Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club, Public Service Award, 2007
  • Older Iowans Legislature, Legislator of the Year, 2005
  • Iowa Farmers Union, Friend of Family Farmers, 2004

  • Bob

  • Professor of Math and Statistics, University of Iowa

  • Carolyn

  • Teacher, Harlan and Cedar Rapids Public Schools

— Publications:

  • Author: "America's Climate Century: What Climate Change Means for America in the 21st Century and What Americans Can Do About It"

Policy Positions
Pro-choice Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?

Vote Smart's Research

  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Voters of Iowa http://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/32807/robert-hogg#.VvlH4XUrIfI (votesmart.org)
Unknown Position Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Crime: Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Yes Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?

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  • Voted in favor of H.F. 638 "Appropriates Funds for Infrastructure Projects" http://votesmart.org/bill/votes/44941#.VvlI-nUrIfI (votesmart.org)
  • "Together, we can invest in education, training, infrastructure, clean energy and clean water solutions, and youth employment to build a vibrant, full-employment economy that works for all Americans."https://www.facebook.com/hoggforsenate/posts/1709470759294652 (www.facebook.com)
Unknown Position Economy: Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Education: Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Energy: Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Yes Energy: Do you support funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?

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  • "In the Iowa Legislature, I have worked with citizens and legislators across party lines to pass legislation to assist Iowans with flood recovery and invest in flood protection; to expand solar power, wind energy, ethanol, and biodiesel for jobs and the environment [â?¦]." http://www.robhogg.org/ (www.robhogg.org)
  • "Together, we can invest in education, training, infrastructure, clean energy and clean water solutions, and youth employment to build a vibrant, full-employment economy that works for all Americans."https://www.facebook.com/hoggforsenate/posts/1709470759294652 (www.facebook.com)
Yes Environment: Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?

Vote Smart's Research

  • "Today's top story in the Cedar Rapids Gazette - it's time for Congress to join the fight against #climate change" https://twitter.com/SenatorRobHogg/status/709376091002023937 (twitter.com)
Unknown Position Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Health Care: Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Immigration: Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Marriage: Do you support same-sex marriage?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position National Security: Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Social Security: Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
State Bills
Speeches

Issue Position: For Fiscal Responsibility
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Issue Position: Support Veterans and Seniors
Jan. 1, 2018Other
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Issue Position: For Clean Energy and Clean Water
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Events

2020

Aug. 2
Influenza 1918 on Iowa PBS

Sun 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

Iowa

Jun. 3
Save the Date - Iowa Democrats' Post-Primary Fundraising Drive

Wed 12:01 AM – 11:59 PM CDT

Iowa

Feb. 15
LWV Linn County Legislative Forum

Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST

Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA

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