George H. Hodges
Encyclopedia
George Hartshorn Hodges (February 6, 1866 – October 7, 1947) was an American politician and the 19th Governor of Kansas
(1913–1915). Before elected governor, he served in the state legislature
as a senator
from 1905 to 1913, where he was particularly active on the railroad committee in the senate and known for leading the charge for progressive
laws for the state of Kansas.
The administration of Governor Hodges brought the following changes:
After losing his reelection bid, Hodges returned to his various business interests as he had established a successful career as a businessman. His business holdings included the lumber, hardware, and loan industries. He also owned a newspaper, the Johnson County Democrat.
Governor of Kansas
The Governor of the State of Kansas is the head of state for the State of Kansas, United States. Under the Kansas Constitution, the Governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Kansas executive branch, of the government of Kansas. The Governor is the...
(1913–1915). Before elected governor, he served in the state legislature
Kansas Legislature
The Kansas Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Kansas. It is a bicameral assembly, composed of the lower Kansas House of Representatives, composed of 125 Representatives, and the upper Kansas Senate, with 40 Senators...
as a senator
Kansas Senate
The Kansas Senate is the upper house of the Kansas Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. State of Kansas. It is composed of 40 Senators representing an equal amount of districts, each with a population of at least 60,000 inhabitants. Members of the Senate are elected to a four year term....
from 1905 to 1913, where he was particularly active on the railroad committee in the senate and known for leading the charge for progressive
Progressivism
Progressivism is an umbrella term for a political ideology advocating or favoring social, political, and economic reform or changes. Progressivism is often viewed by some conservatives, constitutionalists, and libertarians to be in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies.The...
laws for the state of Kansas.
The administration of Governor Hodges brought the following changes:
- a corporation tax was sanctioned
- a women's suffrageSuffrageSuffrage, political franchise, or simply the franchise, distinct from mere voting rights, is the civil right to vote gained through the democratic process...
amendment to the state constitution was authorized - the board of administration was granted power to control all state agencies
- women's roles were advanced in state government.
After losing his reelection bid, Hodges returned to his various business interests as he had established a successful career as a businessman. His business holdings included the lumber, hardware, and loan industries. He also owned a newspaper, the Johnson County Democrat.
External links
- National Governors Association article on George Hartshorn Hodges
- Political Graveyard