Dead Man’s Victory: How Dennis Hof Secured a Political Seat from Beyond the Grave
Ever heard of a brothel owner winning an election… after death? Yeah, me neither—until Dennis Hof came along and flipped the script in Nevada politics. Known more for his “world famous BunnyRanch” and reality TV stardom than for any typical political resume, Hof dubbed himself the “Trump of Pahrump,” channeling an anti-establishment vibe that somehow struck a chord with voters tired of the usual political snooze-fest. But here’s the kicker: Hof died three weeks before the 2018 Nevada State Assembly election—and still snagged the victory posthumously. How does a guy who built an empire on legalized sex work—not exactly the poster child for conservative values—manage to win an election from beyond the grave? Buckle up, because this story weaves together celebrity, scandal, and politics in a way that’s anything but ordinary. LEARN MORE
Dennis Hof had gained a reputation as a notorious brothel owner and reality TV star when he died in 2018, three weeks before an election for the Nevada State Assembly, which he won posthumously.
HBODennis Hof was inspired to get into politics by Donald Trump.
Dennis Hof viewed himself as an anti-establishment hero. He likened himself, in many ways, to Donald Trump, even going as far as to refer to himself as the “Trump of Pahrump.” Whether Trump would find the comparison favorable, though, is an entirely different matter.
Hof did certainly have some things in common with the president. He was never a part of the Washington D.C. establishment, he starred on a reality television show, he spent most of his adult life as a businessman, and somehow he managed to overtake every Republican candidate he squared up against in local elections. Unlike Trump, however, Hof didn’t dabble in real estate, online universities, vodka, or casinos — Hof was a brothel owner.
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