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Russell Ruderman
| Russell Ruderman | |
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| Hawaii State Senate District 2 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| November 6, 2012-Present | |
| Term ends | |
| November 8, 2016 | |
| Years in position | 1 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $46,272/year |
| Per diem | $150/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Education | |
| High school | Overbrook High School |
| Bachelor's | Penn State University |
| Personal | |
| Profession | Businessman |
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Biigraphy
Ruderman earned his diploma from Overbrook High School in 1971 and his B.S. in Biology from Penn State University in 1975. His professional experience includes working as the founder and president of Island Naturals Markets.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ruderman served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Ruberman's campaign website listed the following issues:[2]
- "Job creation;
- Sustainable economic development;
- Support better education, including local control of schools, and support for Charter Schools;
- Protect our environment;
- Support small farmers and organic agriculture;
- Safe, renewable energy and energy efficiency;
- Improve transportation in Puna – make Highway 130 safe!
- Support campaign finance reform;
- Establish video conferencing for Neighbor Islands;
- Support for Native Hawaiian rights;
- Support for LGBT civil rights."
Elections
2012
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2012
Ruderman won election in the 2012 election for Hawaii State Senate District 2. He defeated Wendell Ka'ehu'ae'a, Bob Herkes, and Gary Safarik in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Daryl Lee Smith (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 2, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Russell Ruderman |
76.9% | 10,487 | |
| Republican | Daryl Lee Smith | 23.1% | 3,154 | |
| Total Votes | 13,641 | |||
| 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 | |
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Personal
A photographer, sailor, scuba diver, and member of three bands ranging from classic rock to Latin dance, Ruderman has a daughter and granddaughter.[1]
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Gilbert Kahele (D) |
Hawaii State Senate District 2 2012-present |
Succeeded by NA |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Russell Ruderman, "About Russell Ruderman," retrieved September 11, 2012.
- ↑ Russell Ruderman, "Issues," accessed September 15, 2012
- ↑ 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
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