Daniel Holt
2022 - Present
2026
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Daniel Holt (Democratic Party) is a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 28. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Holt (Democratic Party) won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 28 outright in the Democratic primary on August 10, 2024, after the general election was canceled.
Biography
Daniel Holt graduated from Kamehameha Schools. Holt earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of the Pacific. His career experience includes working with Horizon Lines (now PASHA). Holt has served as the chairman of the Kalihi - Pālama Neighborhood Board and a member of the Kalihi Pālama Hawaiian Civic Club.[1][2][3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Holt was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development & Technology Committee, Chair
- Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
- Labor Committee
2021-2022
Holt was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Holt was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Food Systems Committee
- Finance Committee
- Tourism & International Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development & Business |
| • Finance |
| • Labor & Public Employment, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2024
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Daniel Holt won election outright against Ernest Caravalho in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Daniel Holt | 77.4 | 1,466 |
Ernest Caravalho  | 22.6 | 429 | ||
| Total votes: 1,895 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Holt in this election.
2022
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Daniel Holt defeated Ernest Caravalho in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Holt (D) | 74.3 | 3,056 |
| Ernest Caravalho (Aloha Aina Party) | 25.7 | 1,057 | ||
| Total votes: 4,113 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Daniel Holt defeated Robert Mikala Armstrong and Ken Farm in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Holt | 71.0 | 1,768 |
 | Robert Mikala Armstrong | 21.3 | 531 | |
| Ken Farm | 7.6 | 190 | ||
| Total votes: 2,489 | |||
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Aloha Aina Party primary election
Aloha Aina Party primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28
Ernest Caravalho advanced from the Aloha Aina Party primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ernest Caravalho | 100.0 | 17 | |
| Total votes: 17 | |||
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2020
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2020
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent Daniel Holt won election outright against James Logue in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Holt | 64.8 | 1,742 |
 | James Logue | 35.2 | 946 | |
| Total votes: 2,688 | |||
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2018
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Daniel Holt won election in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent Daniel Holt defeated James Logue in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Holt | 68.9 | 1,399 |
| James Logue | 31.1 | 631 | |
| Total votes: 2,030 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Hawaii House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016. Incumbent Karl Rhoads (D) did not seek re-election.
Daniel Holt defeated Kaiwiola Coakley in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 general election.[4]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 29 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Daniel Holt |
77.20% | 2,989 | |
| Republican | Kaiwiola Coakley | 22.80% | 883 | |
| Total Votes | 3,872 | |||
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||||
Daniel Holt defeated Alvin K.C. Au, Firmo Dayao, Valerie Belen Dionne and James Logue defeated in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Daniel Holt |
33.04% | 669 | |
| Democratic | Alvin K.C. Au | 16.69% | 338 | |
| Democratic | Firmo Dayao | 26.02% | 527 | |
| Democratic | Valerie Belen Dionne | 9.23% | 187 | |
| Democratic | James Logue | 15.01% | 304 | |
| Total Votes | 2,025 | |||
Kaiwiola Coakley ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 29 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kaiwiola Coakley (unopposed) | |
Endorsements
In 2016, Holt's endorsements included the following:[7]
- International Longshore and Warehouse Union
- United Public Workers
2012
Holt ran in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29. Holt was defeated by District 28 incumbent Karl Rhoads (D) in the Democratic primary on August 11, 2012.[8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Karl Rhoads Incumbent |
73.1% | 1,604 |
| Daniel Holt | 26.9% | 589 |
| Total Votes | 2,193 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Daniel Holt did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Daniel Holt did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Daniel Holt did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Holt's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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2012
In information submitted Ballotpedia, Holt stated:
"Through my campaign and hopefully through my position as a representative, I will focus on getting my constituents engaged again, on providing them with the information, tools, and inspiration that they need to help sustain our local values and our community spirit."[3]
"Working in the legislature has really opened my eyes to the intricacies of state government, and has given me a new perspective on how peoples’ lives can be substantially affected by decisions made by the individuals who represent them. Being born and raised in this community allows me to keep the best interest of the people in mind while making these crucial decisions."[3]
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 17 to May 3. |
2023
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In 2023, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 18 to May 4. |
2022
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In 2022, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 19 to May 5. |
2021
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In 2021, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 20 to April 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 15 to July 10.
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2019
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In 2019, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 16 through May 2.
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2018
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In 2018, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 17 through May 3.
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2017
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In 2017, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 18 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from July 12 from July 20. The legislature held its first special session from August 28 to September 1. The legislature held its second special session from September 25 to September 26. The legislature held its third special session on November 14.
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2016
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In 2016, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 20 through May 5. The Legislature held a special session from July 12 from July 20.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Hawai'i State Legislature, "Representative Daniel Holt (D)," accessed December 29, 2022
- ↑ Vote Daniel Holt, "About Daniel," accessed December 29, 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Biographical information submitted to Ballotpedia, June 25, 2012
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "General Election 2016 - State of Hawaii – Statewide November 8, 2016," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 State of Hawaii, "2016 Candidate Report," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Hawaii.gov, "Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Daniel Holt, "Endorsements," accessed July 13, 2016
- ↑ civilbeat.com, " Unofficial 2012 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Daniel Holt, "Concerns and Goals," accessed July 13, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Mizuno (D) |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 2016-2022 |
Succeeded by John Mizuno (D) |
