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Clift Tsuji
| Clift Tsuji | ||
 | ||
| Hawaii House of Representatives District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 4, 2014 | ||
| 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 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 1966 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 20, 1941 | |
| Place of birth | Hilo, HI | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Tsuji's professional experience includes serving as Vice President of the Hilo Candy Company from 2003-2004, Senior Vice President of Central Pacific Bank from 1969-2003, and Program Director for KIPA Radio from 1966-1969.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tsuji served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce | ||||
| • Economic Development & Business, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tsuji served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce | ||||
| • Economic Revitalization & Business | ||||
| • International Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Tourism | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tsuji served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce | ||||
| • Economic Revitalization, Business & Military Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Tourism, Culture & International Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Tsuji won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 2. He ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Tsuji won re-election to the 3rd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Tsuji defeated Tania Cortez-Camero (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 3 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Cliff Tsuji (D)
|
6,917 | 78.7% | ||
| Tania Cortez-Camero (R) | 1,346 | 15.3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tsuji won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 3rd District, defeating Deirdre Tavares (R). Tsuji received 7,958 votes in the election while Tavares received 1,413 votes.[4] Tsuji raised $66,494 for his campaign; Tavares raised $3,986.[5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Clift Tsuji (D)
|
7,958 | 79.7% | ||
| Deirdre Tavares (R) | 1,413 | 14.2% | ||
| Blank | 613 | 6.1% | ||
| Over | 1 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Tsuji raised $54,506 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $2,613 |
| Hawaii Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Matsuno, Rex Y | $1,750 |
| Hawaii Carpenters & Joiners | $1,550 |
2008
In 2008, Tsuji collected $66,494 in campaign contributions.[7] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rex Y. Matsuno | $2,000 |
| Dupont | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Tsuneo Akiyama | $1,500 |
| Hawaii Operating Engineers | $1,500 |
Personal
Tsuji is a member of many organizations, including the Big Island Press Club, Business Education Partnership, Hilo Yacht Club, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii, and Pacific Tsunami Museum Board. Additionally, Tsuji serves as Director of the Hawai'i Island Japanese Community Association, Hawai'i Shima Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, and Hilo Medical Center Foundation.
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External links
- Hawaii House of Representatives - Rep. Clift Tsuji
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Tsuji
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, 2012 Statewide Candidate Report - Certified, retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ↑ Hawaii State Office of Elections - 2010 general election certified results
- ↑ Hawaii House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 3 Hawaii House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Cliff Tsuji
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 2 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 3 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Richard Onishi (D) |
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