Glenn Wakai
| Glenn Wakai | |
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| Hawaii State Senate District 15 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 2010-Present | |
| Term ends | |
| November 8, 2016 | |
| Years in position | 3 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $46,272/year |
| Per diem | $150/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Personal | |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Wakai previously served in the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the District 31 from 2002-2010.
Biography
Wakai's professionale experience includes working as a reporter for KHNL and KHON-TV.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wakai served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Economic Development, Government Operations and Housing | ||||
| • Technology and the Arts, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wakai served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development and Technology, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wakai served on these committees in the House:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Economic Revitalization, Business & Military Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Tourism, Culture & International Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2012
Wakai won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii State Senate District 15. Wakai ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
2010
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2010
Wakai had no opposition in the September 18 primary. He defeated Ben Pascua in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 15 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
7,753 | 62.4% | ||
| Ben Pascua (R) | 3,764 | 30.3% | ||
2008
In 2008, Wakai won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 31st District. Wakai ran unopposed in the election. He raised $24,285 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Wakai was up for re-election, he collected $60,792 in donations.[6]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Hawaii State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Glenn Wakai's campaign in 2010 | |
| Hawaii Association Of Realtors | $4,000 |
| Ironworkers Local 625 | $2,750 |
| Painters Local 1791 | $1,750 |
| Longshore & Warehouse Local 142 | $1,350 |
| Hawaii Medical Service Association | $1,300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $60,792 |
2008
In 2008, Wakai collected $24,285 in campaign contributions.[7] The three largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Electrical Workers Local 1186 | $1,500 |
| University of Hawaii Professional Assembly | $1,000 |
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External links
- Wakai's campaign website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Wakai's linked in
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wakai
- ↑ State of Hawaii: Office of Elections, "Federal/State/County Candidates, 2012 Primary Elections," retrieved June 11, 2012
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Hawaii State Office of Elections - 2010 general election certified results
- ↑ District 31 Hawaii House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Glenn Wakai
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Norman Sakamoto |
Hawaii State Senate District 15 2010-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Hawaii House District 31 2002–2010 |
Succeeded by Linda Ichiyama |
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