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Suzanne Chun Oakland
| Suzanne Chun Oakland | |
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| Hawaii State Senate District 13 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 1996 - Present | |
| Term ends | |
| November 8, 2016 | |
| Years in position | 17 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Leadership | |
| Senate Majority Whip | |
| 2011-2013 | |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $46,272/year |
| Per diem | $150/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | 1996 |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Prior offices | |
| Hawaii House of Representatives | |
| 1990 - 1996 | |
| Education | |
| High school | McKinley High School |
| Bachelor's | University of Hawaii (1983) |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | June 27, 1961 |
| Place of birth | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
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Contents |
Oakland served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1990 to 1996.
Biography
Oakland earned her B.A. in Communications/Psychology from the University of Hawaii in 1983. Her professional experience includes working as a Community Services Specialist for the Hawaii State Senate in 1984, working as Administrative Assistant for Smolenski and Woodell, Attorneys at Law, from 1984 to 1986, working as Administrative Assistant for Au's Plumbing and Metal Works from 1979 to 1990, and working as a Research Assistant and Office Manager for City Council Member Gary Gill from 1987 to 1990.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Oakland served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development, Government Operations and Housing | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Oakland served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Human Services, Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Oakland served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education and Housing | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2012
Oakland won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii State Senate District 13. Oakland ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
2010
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2010
Oakland ran for re-election to the 13th District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition in the September 18 primary. Oakland defeated Judy Franklin (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 13 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Suzanne Chun Oakland (D)
|
10,324 | 71.2% | ||
| Judy Franklin (R) | 3,359 | 23.2% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Oakland won re-election to the Hawaii State Senate from Hawaii's 13th Senate District. Oakland received 10,092 votes in the election, defeating Paul Smith, who received 3,116 votes. Additionally, 601 "Blank" votes and 2 "Over" votes were cast in the election.[4] Oakland raised $58,646 for her campaign; Smith raised $60,434.[5]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 13 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Suzanne Chun Oakland (D)
|
10,092 | 73.1% | ||
| Paul Smith (R) | 3,116 | 22.6% | ||
| Blank | 601 | 4.4% | ||
| Over | 2 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Oakland was up for re-election, he collected $41,611 in donations.[6]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Hawaii State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Suzanne Chun Oakland's campaign in 2010 | |
| Hawaii Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Hawaii State Teachers Association | $2,000 |
| Healthcare PAC | $2,000 |
| Sakuda, Bert | $1,510 |
| Hawaii Ophthalmological Society | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $41,611 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which she was not up for re-election, Oakland collected $2,916 in campaign contributions.[7] The four largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Suzanne Chun Oakland | $1,000 |
| Donald Graham | $300 |
| Royal Contracting Co. Ltd. | $250 |
| Outrigger Enterprises | $200 |
2006
In 2006, Oakland collected $58,646 in campaign contributions.[8] The six largest contributor to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Professional Assembly | $4,000 |
| Philip S. Chun | $2,516 |
| Hawaii State Teachers Association | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Laborers | $2,400 |
| Dr. Moon Soo Park | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
Personal
Oakland and her husband, Michael, have three children.
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External links
- Legislative profile on Vote Smart
- Bio on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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
- ↑ Hawaii Senate official election results for 2006
- ↑ District 13 Hawaii Senate candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Suzanne Chun Oakland
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Suzanne Chun Oakland
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