Takashi Ohno
Takashi Ohno (Democratic Party) was a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 27. He assumed office on November 6, 2012. He left office on November 8, 2022.
Ohno (Democratic Party) won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 27 outright in the Democratic primary on August 8, 2020, after the general election was canceled.
Biography
Takashi Ohno was born in Kodiak Island, Alaska. He earned a bachelor's degree from Linfield College in 2007 and a master's degree in education from Chaminade University in 2011. His professional experience includes teaching third grade at Mayor Joseph J. Fern Elementary School. He was a member of Teach for America Hawaii.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Ohno was assigned to the following committees:
- Water and Land Committee
- Corrections, Military, & Veterans Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- House Education Committee
- Higher Education Committee
2019-2020
Ohno was assigned to the following committees:
- Corrections, Military, & Veterans Committee (decommissioned)
- Intrastate Commerce Committee, Chair
- Lower and Higher Education Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Higher Education |
| • Intrastate, Chair |
| • Tourism |
| • Veterans, Military, International Affairs, Culture and the Arts |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ohno served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Development & Business |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Higher Education |
| • Tourism, Vice chair |
| • Veterans, Military, International Affairs, Culture and the Arts |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ohno served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Development & Business |
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Higher Education |
| • Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Takashi Ohno did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2020
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Takashi Ohno won election outright in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 27 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Takashi Ohno | 100.0 | 4,818 |
| Total votes: 4,818 | |||
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2018
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Takashi Ohno defeated Mela Kealoha-Lindsey in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Takashi Ohno (D) | 74.4 | 4,949 |
| Mela Kealoha-Lindsey (R) | 25.6 | 1,700 | ||
| Total votes: 6,649 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Takashi Ohno advanced from the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 27 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Takashi Ohno | 100.0 | 4,135 |
| Total votes: 4,135 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 27
Mela Kealoha-Lindsey advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 27 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mela Kealoha-Lindsey | 100.0 | 355 | |
| Total votes: 355 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Hawaii House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Takashi Ohno ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 27 general election.[2]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Takashi Ohno Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||
Incumbent Takashi Ohno ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 27 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Takashi Ohno Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Hawaii House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Takashi Ohno was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Max R. Fowler was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ohno defeated Fowler in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Takashi Ohno Incumbent |
64.1% | 4,745 | |
| Republican | Max R. Fowler | 35.9% | 2,652 | |
| Total Votes | 7,397 | |||
2012
Ohno won election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 27. Ohno ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated incumbent Corinne Ching (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Takashi Ohno |
57.5% | 4,843 | |
| Republican | Corinne Ching Incumbent | 42.5% | 3,573 | |
| Total Votes | 8,416 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Ohno's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
Seniors
- Excerpt: "Keeping our seniors active and healthy is of utmost importance to me. I've also strongly opposed all types pension taxes. Looking to future, I'm closely following the progress of providing long term care insurance to our seniors."
Schools
- Excerpt: "During my time at the Legislature, we have increased school funding while also performing financial audits on the DOE. It's crucial to know how we spend our funds to ensure that we get the most from our investment."
Transparency
- Excerpt: "The inner workings of our government must be transparent and available to all. I've been active in the fight to keep us open and accessible to all our residents."
Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 19 to May 5.
2021
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In 2021, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 20 to April 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 15 to July 10.
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2019
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In 2019, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 16 through May 2.
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2018
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In 2018, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 17 through May 3.
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2017
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In 2017, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 18 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from July 12 from July 20. The legislature held its first special session from August 28 to September 1. The legislature held its second special session from September 25 to September 26. The legislature held its third special session on November 14.
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2016
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In 2016, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 20 through May 5. The Legislature held a special session from July 12 from July 20.
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2015
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In 2015, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 21 through May 7.
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2014
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In 2014, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 15 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 3.
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Personal
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Ohno has a wife, Lily.[14]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Hawaii House of Representatives District 27 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ {https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/140604/takashi-ohno#.XbNx0C2ZOYU Vote Smart, "Takashi Ohno's Biography," accessed October 25, 2019]
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "General Election 2016 - State of Hawaii – Statewide November 8, 2016," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "2016 Candidate Report," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ Hawaii.gov, "Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ civilbeat.com, " Unofficial 2012 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ takashiohno.com, "Issues," accessed October 7, 2014
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Takashi Ohno," accessed October 2, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 27 2012-2022 |
Succeeded by Jenna Takenouchi (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Neighborhood Board 14 Member |
Succeeded by - |
