Judge Dan Hawkins “Protecting the Values of Ohio” Ad
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Ohio needs a Supreme Court that values the traditions and principles that make our state great. Dan Hawkins' Republican values are what makes him so committed to preserving the integrity of our judicial system. pic.twitter.com/Xe1rUTaKdH
— Judge Dan Hawkins (@JudgeHawkins) June 14, 2024
Ad Text: In this social media ad, Judge Dan Hawkins writes, “Ohio needs a Supreme Court that values the traditions and principles that make our state great. Dan Hawkins’ Republican values are what makes him so committed to preserving the integrity of our judicial system.”
The accompanying graphic reads: “Protecting the values of Ohio.”
Who's responsible for this ad?
This is a traditional candidate ad paid for by the Judge Dan Hawkins campaign for Ohio Supreme Court committee. Contributions to candidates are available on the Ohio Secretary of State’s website. From January 2023 to April 19, 2024 (the post primary filing), Judge Hawkins’ campaign received $340,384.62 in monetary and in kind contributions.
Hawkins’ campaign received significant support from business associations and their employees. Republican candidates often receive support from the business community. Since Election 2000, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and its affiliates have been actively engaged in Ohio Supreme Court races. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC gave the campaign $7,000. Its President and CEO, former Ohio Congressman Steve Stivers contributed ($1,000) The Stivers for Congress campaign donated an additional $2,500. The Ohio Business Roundtable contributed $7,500.
Discussion and Analysis
The ad focuses on the candidate and his values. Candidates often appeal to what they think might resonate with voters’ values, here Republican values. The Ohio Republican Party has endorsed his candidacy.