American politician
Jeffrey Hilovsky (born c. 1956) is an American politician. He is a Republican member of the Delaware House of Representatives , representing District 4.
Biography
Hilovsky was born in c. 1956 and grew up in Long Neck, Delaware .[1] He first attended Grove City College , where he received a bachelor's degree in biology, and later earned a doctorate from the Illinois College of Optometry .[1] He also attended USAF Air War College [1] and later served over 25 years in the military as a colonel and medical commander in the United States Air Force , being a member of the 512th Air Wing at the Dover Air Force Base .[2] His military service includes the Gulf War , Iraq War , and War in Afghanistan .[2]
Hilovsky is the founder and was for years the owner of the Sussex Eye Center, which has four locations in Sussex County .[2] He also served as the president of the Delaware Board of Examiners in Optometry, president of the Delaware Optometric Association, medical director at Vision Source , and was appointed to the National Board of Examiners in Optometry .[1] Hilovsky was an adjunct clinical professor at Salus University and the University of Missouri , and founded the "Leadership is a Lifestyle" program, which is taught at Sussex Central High School , Cape Henlopen High School and Delmar High School .[1] He was a member of the "Easterseals Sussex County Advisory Board" for 23 years and served with the "Lions Club" for 25 years.[1]
On June 14, 2022, Hilovsky filed to run in the Delaware House of Representatives election for the 4th district.[2] A Republican , he faced Bradley Layfield in the primary and won with 60.5% of the vote.[3] [4] In the general election, he faced off against schoolteacher Keegan Worley, a Democrat , and business owner Amy Fresh, an Independent ,[5] and won with 57.3% of the vote.[4] [6] [7]
Hilovsky is married and has three children, as well as several grandchildren.[1]
Electoral history
References
^ a b c d e f g Steele, Melissa; MacArthur, Ron (September 2, 2022). "Primaries set in state, Sussex" . Cape Gazette . {{cite news }}
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^ a b c d "Dr. Jeff Hilovsky files to run for House District 4 seat" . Cape Gazette . June 27, 2022.
^ Flaks, Rob (September 8, 2022). "Delaware Primary District 4 Spotlight: Bradley Layfield, Jeff Hilovsky" . WMDT .
^ a b c d "Jeff Hilovsky" . Ballotpedia .
^ "Races to Watch: Three face off to represent the new 4th District House seat" . WDDE . October 14, 2022.
^ Petree, Rob (November 9, 2022). "Jeff Hilovsky secures victory in State Rep. District 4 race in Sussex County" . WMDT .
^ Edelen, Joseph (November 8, 2022). "Democrats add one seat in Senate - House numbers remain same" . Delaware State News .
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