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Clarence Nishihara
| Clarence Nishihara | ||
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| Hawaii State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 8, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $46,272/year | |
| Per diem | $150/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Hawaii at Manoa (1970) | |
| Master's | University of Hawaii (1993) | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Makawao, Hawaii | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Nishihara earned his B.A. from the University of Hawaii-Manoa. His professional experience includes working as a school administrator.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nishihara served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Technology and the Arts, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nishihara served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Education | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nishihara served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health | ||||
| • Judiciary and Government Operations | ||||
| • Tourism | ||||
| • Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2012
Nishihara won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii State Senate District 17. Nishihara defeated Alex Sonson in the August 11 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 17 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Clarence Nishihara Incumbent |
61.1% | 5,295 |
| Alex Sonson | 38.9% | 3,365 |
| Total Votes | 8,660 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nishihara won re-election to the Hawaii State Senate from Hawaii's 18th Senate District. Nishihara ran unopposed in the election. He raised $101,426 for his campaign.[3]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Nishihara collected $101,426 in campaign contributions.[4] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Carpenters Local 745 | $5,250 |
| Philip Morris | $4,000 |
| Grocery Manufacturers Association | $4,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $3,900 |
| Outrigger Enterprises | $3,000 |
| Hawaii Medical Association | $3,000 |
Personal
Nishihara and his wife, Lynn, have two children.
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External links
- Clarence Nishihara's personal website
- Legislative profile on Vote Smart
- Bio on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Clarence Nishihara on LinkedIn
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michelle Kidani (D) |
Hawaii State Senate District 17 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii State Senate District 18 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Michelle Kidani (D) |
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