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Jerry Chang
| Jerry Chang | ||
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| Hawaii House of Representatives District 2 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1988-2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Hawaii - Hilo | |
| Associate's | Mauna Olu College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 15, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Hilo, HI | |
| Profession | Realtor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Chang is a Realtor/Vice President with Seawind Realty Incorporated. He previously served as a Legislative Aide in 1988, was a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1967-1970, and was Manager/Secretary/Treasurer of the Puueo Poi Factory Incorporated.
He is a member of the Big Island Amateur Boxing Association, Big Island Road Runners, Big Island Substance Abuse Council, Hawaii Isle Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Isle Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, and Japanese Chamber of Commerce, and is Director of the Center for a Sustainable Future, Exchange Club of Hilo, and Steadfast Housing Development Corporation.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Chang served on these committees:
- Education Committee
- Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Housing Committee
- Water, Land & Ocean Resources Committee, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Chang served on these committees:
- Education Committee
- Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
- Higher Education Committee (Chair)
- Housing Committee
- Water, Land & Ocean Resources Committee
Elections
2012
Chang did not seek re-election 2012.
2010
Chang had no primary opposition in the Democratic primary election on September 18, 2010. Chang won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives District 2, defeating Sharon Vannata (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 2 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jerry Chang (D)
|
5,149 | 71.7% | ||
| Sharon Vannatta (R) | 1,509 | 21.0% | ||
2008
In 2008, Chang won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 2nd District. Chang ran unopposed in the election. He raised $42,405 for his campaign.[3]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Chang raised $43,450 in contributions. [4]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Park, Moon Soo | $1,500 |
| Street Bikers United Hawaii | $1,500 |
| Carr, Stanford S | $1,500 |
| Thy & Associates | $1,100 |
| Hawaii Association Of Realtors | $1,100 |
2008
In 2008, Chang collected $42,405 in campaign contributions.[5] The four largest donors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Street Bikers United Hawaii Inc. PAC | $2,000 |
| Altria | $2,000 |
| University of Hawaii Professional Assembly | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $1,900 |
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External links
- Hawaii House of Representatives - Rep. Jerry Chang
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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