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Alex Hawkins

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Pissed off patriot. Husband. US Army Veteran. Reserve Sheriffs Deputy. President of a local nonprofit. Warrior for the people. Candidate for State Rep in Michigan's 55th House District AlexHawkins.org https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ah4mi55?refcode=q3sm

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10.10.2025 23:47 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

We owe our neighbors real support. That means shorter wait times for care, school counselors and campus services that meet demand, and resources for veterans, first responders, and survivors.

I’m committed to expanding mental health care in Michigan so help is there when people reach out.

10.10.2025 23:47 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Today is World Mental Health Day. As an Army EOD officer and a Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy, I’ve seen how stress, trauma, and isolation can stack up.

I also lost my dad to mental health struggles, and I carry that with me every day. Asking for help shows strength, not weakness.

10.10.2025 23:47 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Graphic titled “Endorsement Announcement.” Left panel shows a headshot of a woman in a purple sweater on a blue background. Right panel features a quote: “Alex has dedicated his life to ensure the safety and security of those he serves, including all Michiganders. I believe he has the training, background, skills and experience to represent the residents of House District 55. As your State Representative, I'm confident he will lead with integrity and honesty. I am proud to stand with Alex.” Below the quote is the signature “Denise Mentzer” with the caption “State Representative, House District 61.” Bottom corner includes the Alex Hawkins campaign logo and the link “AlexHawkins.org/endorsements.”

Graphic titled “Endorsement Announcement.” Left panel shows a headshot of a woman in a purple sweater on a blue background. Right panel features a quote: “Alex has dedicated his life to ensure the safety and security of those he serves, including all Michiganders. I believe he has the training, background, skills and experience to represent the residents of House District 55. As your State Representative, I'm confident he will lead with integrity and honesty. I am proud to stand with Alex.” Below the quote is the signature “Denise Mentzer” with the caption “State Representative, House District 61.” Bottom corner includes the Alex Hawkins campaign logo and the link “AlexHawkins.org/endorsements.”

Honored to be endorsed by State Rep. Denise Mentzer (HD-61). She’s seen my service and leadership up close, and her support means a lot.

We’re building the team to win HD-55 and deliver for Michigan families. Join us → AlexHawkins.org/endorsements

09.10.2025 00:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Header: ‘What this means for us in Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township.’ Boxes list: slower response from State Police; reduced victim services and violence prevention; longer waits for mental health and primary care; slower cleanup of toxic PFAS; fewer early-voting options, less support for absentee ballots, election-staff layoffs, and longer Election Day lines.

Header: ‘What this means for us in Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township.’ Boxes list: slower response from State Police; reduced victim services and violence prevention; longer waits for mental health and primary care; slower cleanup of toxic PFAS; fewer early-voting options, less support for absentee ballots, election-staff layoffs, and longer Election Day lines.

Here’s what that proposed budget means in HD-55: slower State Police backup; reduced victim services; longer waits for mental health & primary care; slower PFAS cleanup; fewer early-voting options and longer lines.

We deserve better. Help us win HD-55: secure.actblue.com/donate/ah4mi...

26.09.2025 00:28 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Header: ‘GOP Budget: Public Safety Cuts.’ Two cards: ‘$66M cut to State Police’ and ‘$29M cut to Corrections.’ Red banner ‘ELIMINATED.’ Bullets: 433 State Police positions; Office of Community Violence; De-escalation training for officers.

Header: ‘GOP Budget: Public Safety Cuts.’ Two cards: ‘$66M cut to State Police’ and ‘$29M cut to Corrections.’ Red banner ‘ELIMINATED.’ Bullets: 433 State Police positions; Office of Community Violence; De-escalation training for officers.

Header: ‘Beyond Public Safety: Cuts Families Will Feel.’ Cards show ‘$5B cut to Health & Human Services’ with note that it affects Medicaid, behavioral health, and food assistance; and ‘$1B cut to Labor & Economic Opportunity’ with note about fewer worker protections, jobs, and opportunities.

Header: ‘Beyond Public Safety: Cuts Families Will Feel.’ Cards show ‘$5B cut to Health & Human Services’ with note that it affects Medicaid, behavioral health, and food assistance; and ‘$1B cut to Labor & Economic Opportunity’ with note about fewer worker protections, jobs, and opportunities.

Header: ‘Environment: Clean water and parks at risk.’ Cards show ‘$200M cuts to Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’ with note that it weakens PFAS response and drinking-water protection. Red ‘ELIMINATED’ bar. Bullets: 200 state positions in EGLE; 114 Parks & Recreation positions.

Header: ‘Environment: Clean water and parks at risk.’ Cards show ‘$200M cuts to Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’ with note that it weakens PFAS response and drinking-water protection. Red ‘ELIMINATED’ bar. Bullets: 200 state positions in EGLE; 114 Parks & Recreation positions.

Header: ‘Elections & County Services: Access reduced, services strained.’ Cards show ‘$69M cuts to Secretary of State’ with note about reduced early-voting and absentee support; and ‘$35M cuts to County Revenue Sharing’ with note that courts and jails are strained, complicating public safety.

Header: ‘Elections & County Services: Access reduced, services strained.’ Cards show ‘$69M cuts to Secretary of State’ with note about reduced early-voting and absentee support; and ‘$35M cuts to County Revenue Sharing’ with note that courts and jails are strained, complicating public safety.

Our votes are our values. Our current State Representative voted YES on a budget that cuts funding to the State Police, Health & Human Services, clean water initiatives, and voting.

I’m an Army EOD officer and Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy, and I'll fight to fund the things that keeps families safe.

26.09.2025 00:28 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 3    📌 0
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Veterans bring steady, team-focused leadership in turbulent times. That’s why I’m running for HD-55. I'm incredibly grateful to have the support of @votevets.org. With their support, we'll flip this seat in 2026.

Watch, share, and chip in if you're able: bit.ly/AH-VVEL

#VoteVetsEL

25.09.2025 16:14 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
“Endorsement Announcement graphic with a headshot of State Rep. Sam Steckloff. Quote reads: ‘We need representatives who can meet people where they are and bring them into the process. Alex has that skill set and the heart to use it well. He will be a strong voice for safe communities, good schools, and those too often left out. I’m honored to endorse him.’ Alex Hawkins for State House District 55 logo and link to AlexHawkins.org/endorsements.”

“Endorsement Announcement graphic with a headshot of State Rep. Sam Steckloff. Quote reads: ‘We need representatives who can meet people where they are and bring them into the process. Alex has that skill set and the heart to use it well. He will be a strong voice for safe communities, good schools, and those too often left out. I’m honored to endorse him.’ Alex Hawkins for State House District 55 logo and link to AlexHawkins.org/endorsements.”

It's such an honor to be endorsed by my friend, State Representative @samsteck.bsky.social. Sam turns compassion and empathy into results for public health, schools, and local businesses.

Grateful for her support as we push to win HD-55.

Join our team ➡️ alexhawkins.org/join

19.09.2025 01:42 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Support Alex Hawkins for State Representative Together we can flip the 55th, bring accountability to Lansing, and make sure our state government works for all of us.

Chip in here to help us reach more voters ⤵️

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17.09.2025 00:56 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
Square graphic with the headline ‘Endorsement Alert!’ A smiling headshot of Alex Hawkins in a blue suit. To the right, text reads: ‘Alex Hawkins is an Army EOD officer and reserve sheriff’s deputy who runs toward danger so others don’t have to. That is servant leadership. He will put people over politics and deliver for families in Michigan House District 55. VoteVets is proud to endorse him.’ VoteVets logo appears below.

Square graphic with the headline ‘Endorsement Alert!’ A smiling headshot of Alex Hawkins in a blue suit. To the right, text reads: ‘Alex Hawkins is an Army EOD officer and reserve sheriff’s deputy who runs toward danger so others don’t have to. That is servant leadership. He will put people over politics and deliver for families in Michigan House District 55. VoteVets is proud to endorse him.’ VoteVets logo appears below.

Proud to share that @votevets.org has endorsed our campaign for Michigan House District 55. They know what service looks like and what steady leadership can deliver. I’m ready to get to work for Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township.

Thank you, VoteVets. Let’s go win HD-55.

17.09.2025 00:40 — 👍 58    🔁 17    💬 1    📌 0
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Support Alex Hawkins for State Representative Together we can flip the 55th, bring accountability to Lansing, and make sure our state government works for all of us.

Join #TeamHawkins
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15.09.2025 14:55 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Alex Hawkins launches campaign for Michigan’s 55th State House
YouTube video by Alex Hawkins Alex Hawkins launches campaign for Michigan’s 55th State House

People over politics.
Results over noise.

As an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer and an Oakland County Reserve Sheriff's Deputy, I do hard jobs for a living.

I’m launching my campaign for Michigan House District 55 to get to work in Lansing.

Watch and share ⤵️

youtube.com/shorts/Dcl2s...

15.09.2025 14:55 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Wages of unionized workers are 13% higher than their nonunion counterparts.

But unions also set a higher pay standard that all workers enjoy.

In high-union-density states, median household income is $12,000 higher than in low-union-density states.

This is why unions are vital.

01.09.2025 16:01 — 👍 12570    🔁 3561    💬 247    📌 127
Graphic with a navy gradient background titled “Thank A Union.” Two columns of check-marked items list benefits won by labor: 40-hour work week; 8-hour work day; lunch breaks; weekends off; minimum wage; overtime pay; holiday pay; military leave; parental leave; FMLA; pensions; public education; Americans with Disabilities Act; collective bargaining; health, dental & vision insurance; workers’ comp; Equal Pay Act; privacy rights; paid sick leave; child labor laws; unemployment insurance; workplace safety standards; age discrimination laws; sexual harassment laws; wrongful termination laws. Bottom left: “Alex Hawkins for Congress” logo. Bottom right: a black-and-white photo of historic union strikers holding signs (“On Strike I.L.G.W.U.” and “Welcome Pres. Dubinsky”).

Graphic with a navy gradient background titled “Thank A Union.” Two columns of check-marked items list benefits won by labor: 40-hour work week; 8-hour work day; lunch breaks; weekends off; minimum wage; overtime pay; holiday pay; military leave; parental leave; FMLA; pensions; public education; Americans with Disabilities Act; collective bargaining; health, dental & vision insurance; workers’ comp; Equal Pay Act; privacy rights; paid sick leave; child labor laws; unemployment insurance; workplace safety standards; age discrimination laws; sexual harassment laws; wrongful termination laws. Bottom left: “Alex Hawkins for Congress” logo. Bottom right: a black-and-white photo of historic union strikers holding signs (“On Strike I.L.G.W.U.” and “Welcome Pres. Dubinsky”).

Labor Day is about celebrating and honoring the people who built the middle class. I grew up in a union family, and I’m proud to stand with Michigan's workers. I'll always have their backs in the fight for fair pay, good jobs, and safe workplaces.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 🛠

01.09.2025 15:54 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 🐕
Drop a photo of your pet(s) in the comments. I'd love to meet them!

27.08.2025 02:20 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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I’m grateful for Emily Busch’s endorsement. Her family has faced gun violence not once, but twice. Instead of stepping back, she’s chosen to lean in and keep fighting. That courage inspires me.

We need action, not more inaction. Join us: bit.ly/AH-EB

17.08.2025 00:08 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Incredibly grateful to @trippadamsforcongress.com for his service and strength in speaking out.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988. The lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365. You are not alone.

24.07.2025 17:54 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

To Trump and Congressional Republicans, tax cuts for billionaires stay, but NPR & PBS funding must go. It's not an exaggeration to say these cuts put the safety of people across our country in jeopardy, especially those in rural areas.

We need a tax code that values the public good.

21.07.2025 20:20 — 👍 14    🔁 8    💬 2    📌 0
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Dancing to YMCA, while gutting Medicaid, slashing food aid, and sending your power bill through the roof is some peak villain era bullshit. In 2026, we'll be electing *actual* leaders who don't treat ... TikTok video by Alex Hawkins For Congress

Reminder: The job title is REPRESENTATIVE.

But they’re not representing working families. They’re representing lobbyists, billionaires, and their own careers.
This bill is cruel and they’re too busy celebrating to notice.

We deserve leaders who actually give a damn.

www.tiktok.com/@pissed.off....

22.07.2025 01:40 — 👍 9    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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Support Alex Hawkins for Congress Help elect a new generation of leadership!

Did you know our average campaign contribution is just $19.25? Help fuel our grassroots campaign by chipping in $19.25 or whatever you can afford today ⤵️

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19.07.2025 20:06 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
A blue-toned campaign graphic featuring a quote from Marie Adkins, a woman in blue scrubs standing next to Alex Hawkins, who wears a green button-down shirt. The quote reads: “I believe in Alex. He’s not running because this seat is convenient or part of some political ladder. He’s running because he understands what it’s like to struggle, and he wants to help. When I first met him, I asked why he was doing this. He said, "It might sound cheesy and cliche, but I really want to help people.” And I told him honestly: I believe you. Because that was me when I ran for Warren City Council two years ago." The bottom of the graphic includes Marie’s name and the Alex Hawkins for Congress campaign logo.

A blue-toned campaign graphic featuring a quote from Marie Adkins, a woman in blue scrubs standing next to Alex Hawkins, who wears a green button-down shirt. The quote reads: “I believe in Alex. He’s not running because this seat is convenient or part of some political ladder. He’s running because he understands what it’s like to struggle, and he wants to help. When I first met him, I asked why he was doing this. He said, "It might sound cheesy and cliche, but I really want to help people.” And I told him honestly: I believe you. Because that was me when I ran for Warren City Council two years ago." The bottom of the graphic includes Marie’s name and the Alex Hawkins for Congress campaign logo.

It’s an honor to have earned the support of Marie Adkins - a nurse, a community leader, and a fierce advocate for working families in Warren.

Marie knows what it’s like to run for office not for power or status, but to help people. I’m incredibly grateful to have her in this fight with me.

19.07.2025 20:06 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
A wide shot of the AFL-CIO “It’s Better in a Union” tour bus parked behind a speaker podium. A crowd of union members wearing red, purple, and blue shirts sits in rows of chairs, listening to speakers in front of the colorful bus.

A wide shot of the AFL-CIO “It’s Better in a Union” tour bus parked behind a speaker podium. A crowd of union members wearing red, purple, and blue shirts sits in rows of chairs, listening to speakers in front of the colorful bus.

A man sitting in the audience holds a bold black-and-white sign that reads “WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES!” while listening to speakers at the AFL-CIO bus tour event in Michigan.

A man sitting in the audience holds a bold black-and-white sign that reads “WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES!” while listening to speakers at the AFL-CIO bus tour event in Michigan.

Alex smiles and takes a selfie with a life-size cardboard cutout of Rep. John James in front of the AFL-CIO bus tour vehicle, which reads “Bus Tour! Fighting for Freedom, Fairness & Security.”

Alex smiles and takes a selfie with a life-size cardboard cutout of Rep. John James in front of the AFL-CIO bus tour vehicle, which reads “Bus Tour! Fighting for Freedom, Fairness & Security.”

The cardboard cutout of Rep. John James has been placed inside a large outdoor trash can next to the AFL-CIO bus, with just his upper half visible.

The cardboard cutout of Rep. John James has been placed inside a large outdoor trash can next to the AFL-CIO bus, with just his upper half visible.

Unions are the backbone of this country. Grateful to stand with the @aflcio.org and so many fired-up workers in Warren this week. We're building a future where working people - not billionaires - have the power. #unionstrong

18.07.2025 23:18 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Hey Jake Tapper, fodder for your next book!👇

16.07.2025 20:10 — 👍 17593    🔁 5103    💬 951    📌 453
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Support Alex Hawkins for Congress Help elect a new generation of leadership!

If you can, please chip in today. Even $1 makes a difference.

🔗 bit.ly/HawkinsQ3

Thank you for being part of this. I’m not in this race for headlines. I’m in it because this is my home, and I’m not afraid to fight for it.

-Alex

17.07.2025 00:00 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Every dollar you’ve contributed is a choice to stand up, to say you’re tired of the same people making decisions.

We have a long road ahead, but I believe that if we keep showing up, we can prove that real leadership doesn’t come from a donor Rolodex. It comes from standing up for each other.

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17.07.2025 00:00 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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🧵 Today I’m proud to share our year-to-date fundraising numbers with you. But before I say anything else, I just want to say thank you.

This campaign isn’t powered by corporate PACs or political insiders. It’s built by working people who believe, like I do, that our community deserves better.

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17.07.2025 00:00 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
WHOA! Trump Voters Finally TURN AGAINST HIM For GOOD!!
YouTube video by MeidasTouch WHOA! Trump Voters Finally TURN AGAINST HIM For GOOD!!

Check out my latest interview on Meidas Touch!

06.07.2025 14:04 — 👍 7    🔁 6    💬 2    📌 0
WHOA! Trump Voters Finally TURN AGAINST HIM For GOOD!!
YouTube video by MeidasTouch WHOA! Trump Voters Finally TURN AGAINST HIM For GOOD!!

Thank you!! I’m still grinding it out everyday.

Please check out my latest interview on MDT!

youtu.be/OMQn2tsEhUg?...

06.07.2025 14:03 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you! That $7 goes much further than most people can imagine.

We are saving and spending every dime with precision.

06.07.2025 14:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

This doesn’t help the middle class. It screws us.

I’m a Democrat. I love my country. And I’m done watching either party sell out working people to the highest bidder!

03.07.2025 21:47 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

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