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John Mizuno
| John Mizuno | ||
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| Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 6, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| State Vice Speaker of the House | ||
| 2013-present | ||
| Majority Whip, Hawaii State House of Representatives | ||
| 2011-2013 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $46,272/year | |
| Per diem | $150/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Hawaii - Manoa, 1986 | |
| J.D. | Willamette University College of Law, 1990 | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Evangelical | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Mizuno's professional experience includes working as an Office Manager/Legislative Aide for Representative Dennis A Arakaki from 2003-2006, Special Investigator for the State of Hawaii from 1998-2003, State Public Hearings Officer/Administrative Law Judge in California from 1992-1998, and a psychological educational therapist, law clerk, and academic programs coordinator.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mizuno served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Management, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mizuno served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Culture & the Arts | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Hawaiian Affairs | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Human Services, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mizuno served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce | ||||
| • Hawaiian Affairs | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Human Services, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Mizuno won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28. Mizuno ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 28, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Mizuno Incumbent |
77.4% | 4,444 | |
| Republican | Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu | 22.6% | 1,298 | |
| Total Votes | 5,742 | |||
2010
Mizuno won re-election to the 30th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Carole Kaapu ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[4]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 30 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Mizuno (D)
|
3,945 | 75.1% | ||
| Carol Kaapu (R) | 1,067 | 20.3% | ||
2008
In 2008, Mizuno won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 30th District. Mizuno ran unopposed in the election. He raised $37,287 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Mizuno raised $52,930 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Liberty Dialysis LLC | $2,000 |
| Radcliffe, John H | $2,000 |
| Morris, George A (Red) | $2,000 |
| Ironworkers Local 625 | $1,700 |
2008
In 2008, Mizuno collected $37,287 in campaign contributions.[7] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Chad Buck | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Operating Engineers | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $1,900 |
| Electrical Workers Local 1186 | $1,500 |
| Ironworkers Local 625 | $1,450 |
Personal
Mizuno is Director of the Pals Youth Program - Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed, Vice Chair of the Hershey Hawaii State Youth Track Meet, and a member of the Kalihi Kids in Sports Program, and Kalihi Palama Counsel.[8]
Recent news
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- Vietnam scientist honored in the US - VietNamNet Bridge
- Unfair welfare: Investigation reveals overpayments and biggest thieves - KHON2
- Baby Found At Sandy Beach In Honolulu, Hawaii - Huffington Post
- Hawaii's baby safe haven law falls short on education - KHON2
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External links
- Campaign Facebook
- Campaign Twitter
- Personal Facebook page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ State of Hawaii Office of Elections, “Hawaii General 2012 - State of Hawaii – Statewide,” November 20, 2012
- ↑ Hawaii State Office of Elections - 2010 general election certified results
- ↑ District 30 Hawaii House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to John Mizuno
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Mizuno
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