Robert Herkes
| Robert Herkes | ||
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| Hawaii House of Representatives District 5 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992-2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $46,272/year | |
| Per diem | $150/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Hawaii State Senate | ||
| 1988 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Cornell College | |
| Associate's | City College of San Francisco | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 24, 1931 | |
| Place of birth | Iloilo, Philipines | |
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Herkes is a businessman, serving as Director of Marketing for the Kamehameha Investment Corporation.
He is a member of the Hawaii Hotel Association, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Leeward Planning Conference, Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, and Masonic Lodge.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Herkes served on these committees:
- Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee, Chair
- Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
- Housing Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Water, Land & Ocean Resources Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Herkes served on these committees:
- Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee (Chair)
- Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
- Housing Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Water, Land & Ocean Resources Committee
Opposition to redistricting decision
Although Democrats on the Hawaii Reapportionment Commission were strongly supportive of the decision, voting 3-1 for the inclusion of non-resident/military populations, there has been strong push back from fellow Democrats on the Big Island. Herkes, along with Sen. Malama Solomon, Rep. Cindy Evans, and several others, have pressured the Commission to reverse its decision. In addition, some have threatened to challenge the decision in court.[2] The change in policy is expected to benefit Oahu and prevent it from losing a senate seat. [3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2012
Herkes ran in the 2012 election for Hawaii State Senate District 2. He was defeated by Russell Ruderman in the Democratic primary on August 11, 2012.[4][5]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 2 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Russell Ruderman |
37.5% | 3,106 |
| Bob Herkes | 33.3% | 2,756 |
| Wendell Ka'ehu'ae'a | 14.8% | 1,227 |
| Gary Safarik | 14.4% | 1,192 |
| Total Votes | 8,281 | |
2010
Herkes won re-election to the 5th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Fred Fogel ran on the Libertarian ticket.[6]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 5 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Herkes (D)
|
5,267 | 67.6% | ||
| Fred Fogel (L) | 1,699 | 21.8% | ||
2008
In 2008, Herkes won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 5th District. Herkes had no opposition for the seat. He raised $62,783 for his campaign.[7]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Herkes raised $57,200 in contributions. [8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Medical Service Association | $1,600 |
| Radcliffe, John H | $1,500 |
| Island Insurance Co | $1,500 |
2008
In 2008, Herkes collected $62,783 in campaign contributions.[9] The seven largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Island Insurance Co. | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| John H. Radcliffe | $2,000 |
| HIC PAC | $2,000 |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters | $2,000 |
| Philip Morris | $2,000 |
| C. R. Botti | $2,000 |
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External links
- Hawaii House of Representatives - Rep. Robert Herkes
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Herkes
- ↑ Hawaii Reporter, "Democrat Lawmakers Threaten Legal Action Over Reapportionment Decision," July 13th, 2011
- ↑ Honolulu Civil Beat, "Hawaii Panel Votes to Include Military, Students," June 28, 2011
- ↑ 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 5 Hawaii House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Robert Herkes
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