Clarence Nishihara

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Clarence Nishihara
Hawaii State Senate District 18
Incumbent
Assumed office 2004
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Legislator
Website	Senate website

Clarence Nishihara is a Democratic state senator in the Hawaii Senate, representing the 18th district.

Political experience

Nishihara joined the Hawaii State Senate in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 18th district.

Committee membership

• Committee on Health, Hawaii Senate
• Committee on Judiciary and Government Operations, Hawaii Senate
• Committee on Tourism, Hawaii Senate
• Committee on Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs, Hawaii Senate

Personal life

Nishihara and his wife, Lynn, have two children.

External links

• Official Hawaii Senate profile
• Profile on Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004

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