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Karl Rhoads
| Karl Rhoads | ||
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| Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 6, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | Andrews University, 1986 | |
| Master's | University of London, 1987 | |
| J.D. | George Washington University, 1996 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Biography
Rhoads' professional experience includes working as an Attorney with Perkin and Hosoda, Legislative Assistant to Representative Eliot L Engel, Representative Louise M Slaughter, and Representative Marilyn B Lee, and an intern to Senator John F. Kerry.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rhoads served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rhoads served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Labor & Public Employment, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rhoads served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Labor & Public Employment, Chair | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Rhoads won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29. Rhoads defeated Daniel Holt in the August 11 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Karl Rhoads Incumbent |
73.1% | 1,604 |
| Daniel Holt | 26.9% | 589 |
| Total Votes | 2,193 | |
2010
Rhoads won re-election to the 28th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. David Chang ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 28 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Karl Rhoads (D)
|
3,203 | 52.3% | ||
| David Chang (R) | 2,636 | 43.0% | ||
2008
In 2008, Rhoads won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 28th District. Rhoads ran unopposed in the election. He raised $43,042 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Rhoads raised $56,621 in contributions. [5]
His six largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ironworkers | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Government Employees Association | $2,000 |
| University Of Hawaii Professional Assembly | $2,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 3 | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Laborers | $2,000 |
| Electrical Workers Local 1186 | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008, Rhoads collected $43,042 in campaign contributions.[6] The four largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Professional Assembly | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Ironworkers | $2,000 |
| Richard L. Fried, Jr. | $1,250 |
Personal
Rhoads is a member of the Chinatown Citizens Patrol, Downtown Neighborhood Board, Honolulu Tower Board of Directors, Pacific Gateway Center Board of Directors, and the Sheridan Citizens Patrol.[7]
Recent news
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- Lawmaker touts new draft of shield law as compromise - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Lawmakers' Disagreement Leaves Hawaii Journalists Without A Shield Law - Honolulu Civil Beat
- Hawaii lawmakers negotiate limits to shield law - Seattle Post Intelligencer
- Why The Demise Of Hawaii Marijuana Bills Is Bad For Everyone - MauiTime Weekly
- New Hawaii shield law draft cuts out free, online-only media - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Lawmakers kill bill to limit Hawai`i candidate pool - KPUA
- House counters Senate limits to shield law - KPUA
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External links
- Karl Rhoads' personal website
- 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
- ↑ Hawaii State Office of Elections - 2010 general election certified results
- ↑ District 28 Hawaii House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Karl Rhoads
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rhoads
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