Mark Nakashima
| Mark Nakashima | |
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| Hawaii House of Representatives District 1 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 2008-Present | |
| Term ends | |
| November 4, 2014 | |
| Years in position | 5 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $46,272/year |
| Per diem | $150/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | 2008 |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1988 |
| Ph.D. | University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1989 |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | March 27, 1963 |
| Place of birth | Hilo, HI |
| Religion | Buddhist |
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Biography
Nakashima's professional experience includes working as a UniServ Director in Hilo for the Hawaii State Teachers Association from 2005-2008, and in West Hawaii from 1998-2005, as well as a Governance Specialist for the Hawaii State Teachers Association from 1995-1998, and Legislative Specialist from 1993-1994.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nakashima served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Labor & Public Employment, Chair | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nakashima served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Energy & Environmental Protection | ||||
| • Higher Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Housing | ||||
| • Water, Land & Ocean Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nakashima served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Higher Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Labor & Public Employment | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Nakashima won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 1. He defeated Noralyn Bolosan Pajimola in the August 11 primary and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 1 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mark Nakashima Incumbent |
73.9% | 4,834 |
| Noralyn Bolosan Pajimola | 26.1% | 1,709 |
| Total Votes | 6,543 | |
2010
Nakashima had no primary opposition in the Democratic primary election on September 18, 2010. Nakashima won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives District 1, defeating Eric D'Almeida (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 1 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Nakashima (D)
|
5,116 | 71.1% | ||
| Eric D'Almeida (R) | 1,519 | 21.1% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nakashima won election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 1st District, defeating Steven Offenbaker (R). Nakashima received 5,801 votes in the election while Offenbaker received 2,360 votes.[4] Nakashima raised $37,441 for his campaign; Offenbaker raised $8,116.[5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Nakashima (D)
|
5,801 | 64.3% | ||
| Steven Offenbaker (R) | 2,360 | 26.2% | ||
| Blank | 853 | 9.5% | ||
| Over | 3 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Nakashima raised $35,805 in contributions. [6]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Longshore & Warehouse Local 142 | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Association Of Realtors | $1,800 |
| Electrical Workers Local 1186 | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008, Nakashima collected $37,441 in campaign contributions.[7] The five largest donors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Hawaii State AFL-CIO | $2,000 |
| Hawaii State Teachers Association | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Government Employees Association | $1,750 |
| Hawaii Carpenters Local 745 | $1,500 |
Personal
Nakashima has served as President of the Hawaii JCI Senate and Oldtimers of the Hamakua Lions Club, Hilo Jaycees, National Vice President of the United States Junior Chamber, State President for the Hawaii Jaycees, and Chapter President of the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees, 1997-1998.
Recent news
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- VIDEO: Lawmakers listen at Hilo meeting - Big Island Video News
- Legislative update in Hilo (June 6) - Hawaii 24/7 (press release)
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Nakashima
- ↑ State of Hawaii, Office of Elections, 2012 Statewide Candidate Report - Certified, retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ↑ Hawaii 2010 general election summary report
- ↑ Hawaii House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 1 Hawaii Hose candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Mark Nakashima
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