Darius Kila
Darius Kila (Democratic Party) is a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 44. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Kila (Democratic Party) won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 44 outright in the Democratic primary on August 10, 2024, after the general election was canceled.
Biography
Darius Kila lives in Mā'ili, Hawaii. Kila earned a B.A. in communication and media studies from Southern Oregon University in 2020. His career experience includes working as a legislative aide with the Hawaii State Legislature and a lead host with RAM Restaurant Group. Kila has served on the board of the Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board and as the care advocate team lead of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA).[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Kila was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2024
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Darius Kila won election outright in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 44 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Darius Kila | 100.0 | 1,664 |
| Total votes: 1,664 | |||
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Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 44
Darius Kila defeated Kimberly Kopetseg in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 44 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Darius Kila (D) | 62.5 | 3,342 |
| Kimberly Kopetseg (R) | 37.5 | 2,007 | ||
| Total votes: 5,349 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 44
Darius Kila defeated Jonathan Lee in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 44 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Darius Kila | 76.3 | 1,767 |
 | Jonathan Lee | 23.7 | 548 | |
| Total votes: 2,315 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 44
Kimberly Kopetseg advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 44 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kimberly Kopetseg | 100.0 | 1,230 | |
| Total votes: 1,230 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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. |
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Hawaii House of Representatives District 44 |
Officeholder Hawaii House of Representatives District 44 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Cedric Asuega Gates (D) |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 44 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
