David Farrell (Hawaii)

David Farrell

Democratic Party

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1990 - 1993

David Farrell was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 10 of the Hawaii State Senate.

Campaign themes

2016

Farrell's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“	A Living Wage The evidence is clear that Hawai`i is one of the least affordable states in the nation in which to live, and thus far, efforts to improve that position have been ineffective. The fact that any kama’aina can work full-time and still be unable to lift themselves and their family out of poverty is unacceptable. While the State has taken measures to increase the minimum wage to its current rate of $8.50 per hour, individuals making that amount must still work over 100 hours per week to afford a 1 bedroom apartment. David knows that larger steps must be taken, bigger thinking must be employed and that is why David is fighting to raise the minimum wage in Hawai’i to $15 per hour. Jobs Every politician promises to bring in new jobs. How has that worked? David proposes an inside out approach to jobs. Let the workers of Hawai'i make a living wage and new industries will form to service Native Hawaiians and locals with disposable income. That’s how we grow jobs here in Hawai’i. In 2015, 8.6 million visitors came to Hawaii spending $15.2 billion, yet most of that money was just as much of a tourist as the people who brought it. By allowing our citizens to be paid slave wages, much of the money spent here leaves the state and the country as quickly as it arrives. By assuring that everyone who works 40 hours per week on a living wage, graduating students and future entrepreneurs can stay here in Hawai’i and not feel like they have to go to the mainland to find opportunity and succeed. Homelessness While it has been discussed as an issue of safety, cleanliness, or having a negative impact on property values, homelessness is first and foremost a human issue. Those most at risk for becoming homeless are older adults, those who have psychological disorders and LGBT youth and teens. In Hawai`i, homelessness is a rampant problem that affects over 12,000 people annually, 32% of whom are of Native Hawaiian ancestry and 14% who are veterans of our armed forces. To say this is unacceptable is an understatement; rather than casting the homeless population as an inconvenience or lazy, discussion needs to be focused on supporting people who are struggling. As State Senator, David will fight for safe shelter for those who are homeless, for the expansion of affordable housing, for low cost and accessible job and technical training and to improve conditions that can lead to homelessness such as domestic violence, poverty and drug use. Women’s Rights David understands that women’s issues not only affect women. These policies and practices have a negative impact on all of us. The fact that women do not receive equal pay leaves them more vulnerable to housing insecurity. The fact that reproductive rights are under attack across the country leave some women, already stuck in a difficult decision, with the specter of being demonized and castigated. The fact that women are not guaranteed time off to have a child or care for an aging parent is nothing short of a scandal. The cost of child care places an undue burden on single mothers and families who must have multiple incomes to make ends meet. As an advocate for the issues that are important to women, David will fight to guarantee that all workers are equally compensated at a rate of at least $15 per hour, promote measures to drastically reduce the cost of child care and work to make Paid Family Leave a right for all, not just a privilege extended only to the few. Education The problems with education, both nationally and here in Hawai`i, are at the forefront of national attention. Everyone is well aware that the problem of how to get a high quality education for our keiki is one with no easy solutions. While some people​ are content to blame teachers for not doing a good enough job, David understands the many barriers to providing a quality education. These barriers, such as our students' housing, family income, and preparation, all play a role in the educational process. Just as students have challenges to their ability to learn, teachers too face difficulty in classroom instruction; factors such as class sizes, required state and local testing and an increased prevalence in children with diagnosed learning or behavioral challenges. One of the most essential responsibilities government has to its people, and especially the keiki, is to ensure that they are prepared for their next step, whether it is moving from 2nd to 3rd grade, high school to college or into the work force. David takes this charge seriously and will fight to create conditions in which both teachers and students thrive. David believes in increasing the pay for our hardworking teachers, expanding public preschool so that every child has a great start to their education and making higher education affordable. Whether that be in the form of 4 year, 2 year, or technical training, the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to secure a great job should not be a privilege reserved for the few. By taking these steps, we can ensure that the keiki of Hawai`i receive a world-class education that they want to put to use right here.	”
—David Farrell,

Elections

2016

See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Hawaii State Senate 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 Les Ihara, Jr. defeated Arnold Phillips II in the Hawaii State Senate District 10 general election.

Hawaii State Senate, District 10 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Les Ihara, Jr. Incumbent	83.62%	13,845
	Libertarian	Arnold Phillips II	16.38%	2,712
Total Votes				16,557
Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections

Incumbent Les Ihara, Jr. defeated David Farrell in the Hawaii State Senate District 10 Democratic primary.

Hawaii State Senate, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Les Ihara, Jr. Incumbent	83.74%	6,667
	Democratic	David Farrell	16.26%	1,295
Total Votes				7,962

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See also

• Hawaii State Senate
• Hawaii State Senate District 10
• Hawaii State Senate elections, 2016
• Hawaii State Legislature

External links

Suggest a link

• Official campaign website
• David Farrell on Facebook
• Hawaii Legislature

Footnotes

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Current members of the Hawaii State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Ronald Kouchi

Majority Leader:Dru Kanuha

Minority Leader:Brenton Awa

Senators

District 1

Lorraine Inouye (D)

District 2

Joy Buenaventura (D)

District 3

Dru Kanuha (D)

District 4

Tim Richards (D)

District 5

Troy Hashimoto (D)

District 6

Angus McKelvey (D)

District 7

Lynn DeCoite (D)

District 8

Ronald Kouchi (D)

District 9

Stanley Chang (D)

District 10

Les Ihara (D)

District 11

Carol Fukunaga (D)

District 12

Sharon Moriwaki (D)

District 13

Karl Rhoads (D)

District 14

Donna Kim (D)

District 15

Glenn Wakai (D)

District 16

Brandon Elefante (D)

District 17

Donovan Cruz (D)

District 18

Michelle Kidani (D)

District 19

Henry Aquino (D)

District 20

Kurt Fevella (R)

District 21

Mike Gabbard (D)

District 22

Samantha DeCorte (R)

District 23

Brenton Awa (R)

District 24

Jarrett Keohokalole (D)

District 25

Chris Lee (D)

Democratic Party (22)

Republican Party (3)