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Read MoreHodges revealed in 2014 that Read MoreHodges was an alcoholic who had taken Read MoreHodges last drink as a college student, more than 25 years earlier, MinnPost reported. With Read MoreHodges first term ending in November, Hodges, 47, is now locked in a tough reelection battle against several challengers. Two of her key political opponents joined others in voicing their support for Hodges' Facebook post, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.Community conversationHaving a public figure like Hodges come forward is particularly powerful, i think this has brought this almost unavoidable conversation into public space.