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Chris Muraoka
Chris Muraoka (Republican Party) is a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 45. He assumed office on November 5, 2024. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Muraoka (Republican Party) ran for election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 45. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Chris Muraoka served in the U.S. Navy. He earned a high school diploma from Waianae High School. His career experience includes owning a small business.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 45
Chris Muraoka defeated Desiré De Soto in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 45 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Muraoka (R) | 51.7 | 3,123 |
| Desiré De Soto (D) | 48.3 | 2,914 | ||
| Total votes: 6,037 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 45
Desiré De Soto defeated Cross Makani Crabbe, Philip Joseph Ganaban, and Ranson Kuiokalani Soares in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 45 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Desiré De Soto | 54.6 | 976 | |
 | Cross Makani Crabbe | 28.2 | 504 | |
 | Philip Joseph Ganaban | 12.8 | 229 | |
| Ranson Kuiokalani Soares | 4.5 | 80 | ||
| Total votes: 1,789 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 45
Chris Muraoka defeated Tiana Wilbur in the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 45 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Muraoka | 61.1 | 631 |
| Tiana Wilbur | 38.9 | 401 | ||
| Total votes: 1,032 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Hawaii House of Representatives District 45 |
Officeholder Hawaii House of Representatives District 45 |
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Cedric Asuega Gates (D) |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 45 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
