Justin Hwang
Justin Hwang (Republican Party, Independent) ran for election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 25. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020. He advanced from the Republican primary on May 19, 2020.
Hwang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Hwang earned a culinary arts degree from The Art Institute and a hospitality management degree from Le Cordon Bleu. His professional experience includes working as a restaurant and small business owner. Hwang is a board member of Mount Hood Community College Foundation, Mount Hood Medical Center Foundation, Korean Society of Oregon, and the Korean War Memorial Association. He is a member of the Gresham Chamber of Commerce and the Gresham Rotary Club.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oregon State Senate District 25
Chris Gorsek defeated Justin Hwang in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 25 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Gorsek (D / Working Families Party) | 51.9 | 30,206 |
 | Justin Hwang (R / Independent)  | 47.9 | 27,882 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 76 | ||
| Total votes: 58,164 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 25
Chris Gorsek advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 25 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Gorsek | 98.5 | 10,596 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 159 | ||
| Total votes: 10,755 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 25
Justin Hwang advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 25 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Justin Hwang | 98.5 | 6,139 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 96 | ||
| Total votes: 6,235 | |||
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Endorsements
A full list of Hwang's endorsements can be found on his campaign website, here.
2018
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Chris Gorsek defeated Justin Hwang and Heather Ricks in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 49 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Gorsek (D) | 51.3 | 11,045 |
| Justin Hwang (R) | 44.8 | 9,658 | |
 | Heather Ricks (L) | 3.8 | 826 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 21,550 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Chris Gorsek advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 49 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Gorsek | 100.0 | 2,700 |
| Total votes: 2,700 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 49
Justin Hwang advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 49 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Justin Hwang | 100.0 | 1,553 |
| Total votes: 1,553 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Justin Hwang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hwang's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Justin Hwang is a husband, a son, and a local restaurant owner who has lived in East Multnomah County since 2003. Born in South Korea in 1984, Hwang and his parents emigrated to the United States when he was young. When he's not busy in the kitchen or feeding the homeless at Zarephath Ministries in Gresham, Justin contributes to the community through volunteering. Justin sits on multiple boards, including Mount Hood Community College Foundation, Mount Hood Medical Center Foundation, and Korean War Memorial Association. He is also a member of the Gresham Chamber of Commerce and the Gresham Rotary Club. All families in East Multnomah County deserve a legislator who will fight for them. Justin Hwang always has had East Multnomah County in his best interest, ever since he was young. He is running for office to not only give back to his community, but also to address key issues impacting working families all over Oregon and in Senate District 25.
- JUSTIN WILL FIGHT TO PROTECT OUR WORKERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES!
- JUSTIN IS A LEADING VOICE FOR IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY!
- JUSTIN WILL BRING THE NECESSARY FUNDING TO OUR CLASSROOMS AND WILL ADDRESS THE HOMELESSNESS CRISIS!
1. Working families in East Multnomah County deserve a legislator who will fight for them. Like many small business owners in our community, Justin puts his employees first and sales second. This is one of the reasons why he earned the trust and support of our trades unions and why he hopes to earn yours. He will fight for workers and small business owners in our community by passing legislation which promotes economic growth and job availability for all.
2. As a first-generation immigrant, Justin will ensure all immigrants have access to the resources they need to thrive in our community. Justin will lead the way in Salem and oppose any legislation that may harm immigrants and their families.
3. Although there was much effort put into addressing education funding for Oregon's K-12, there was almost little to no effort put into addressing education funding for Mount Hood Community College, whose technical and career programs are the backbone of East Multnomah County. As a board member of Mount Hood Community College Foundation, Justin will make sure our schools get the necessary funding they deserve.
4. Homelessness is a multi-faceted issue and incessantly throwing taxpayer dollars at a complex problem is not a sustainable long-term solution. If elected, Justin will address key issues contributing to homelessness such as access to mental healthcare, support for our veterans, Oregon's restrictive land use system, and property tax rates for homebuyers.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 7, 2020
