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Hawaii House of Representatives District 31
Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 is represented by Linda Ichiyama (D).
As of the 2020 Census, Hawaii state representatives represented an average of 28,630 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 26,801 residents.
About the chamber
Members of the Hawaii House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Each two-year term begins on the day of the general election.[1] Hawaii legislators assume office on the day they are elected in the general election.[2]
Qualifications
From Article III, Section 6 of the Hawaii Constitution: "No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the house of representatives unless the person has been a resident of the State for not less than three years, has attained the age of majority and is, prior to filing nomination papers and thereafter continues to be, a qualified voter of the representative district from which the person seeks to be elected; except that in the year of the first general election following reapportionment, but prior to the primary election, an incumbent representative may move to a new district without being disqualified from completing the remainder of the incumbent representative’s term."[3]
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2025[4] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $74,160/year | $225/day; only for legislators who do not reside on Oahu. |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Hawaii State Legislature for a term that ends at the next general election, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement. The governor must appoint a replacement within 60 days after the vacancy happens. The candidate is selected from a list of three prospective candidates submitted by the political party that last held the vacant seat. The party has thirty days after the vacancy to submit a list of prospective candidates. If the person leaving the seat is an independent (no party affiliation), the governor must select a resident from the vacant district that is not a member of any political party.[5][6]
In the event of a vacancy for a term that does not end at the next general election, the vacancy shall be filled by a special election at the next general election or by appointment. If the vacancy occurs no later than the 10th day before the close of filing for the next succeeding primary election, the unexpired term will be filled during the subsequent general election. If the vacancy occurs after the 60th day before the next succeeding primary but no later than the 50th day before the next succeeding general election, the unexpired term will be filled during the subsequent general election. The chief election officer shall issue a proclamation of the special election. If the vacancy occurs after the fiftieth day before the next succeeding general election, the governor is required to make an appointment to fill the unexpired term. The appointee will be selected from a list of three prospective candidates submitted by the political party that last held the vacant seat.[5]
See sources: Hawaii Const. Art. 3, Sec. 5, Hawaii Rev. Stat., §17-3, and Hawaii Rev. Stat. § 17-4
District map
Redistricting
2020 redistricting cycle
The Hawaii Reapportionment Commission approved new legislative district maps on January 28, 2022.[7] The commission's Technical Committee Permitted Interaction Group initially presented the state legislative map plans to the commission for consideration on October 14, 2021. The map plans were approved for public comment on October 28.[8] On January 6, the commission approved a motion to modify the legislative map plans after learning the initial plans had not properly accounted for the number of nonpermanent resident personnel on military installations in the state, who are not included in legislative redistricting. Under the modified proposal, one legislative district would be moved from Oahu to Hawaii.[9][10] This map took effect for Hawaii's 2022 state legislative elections.
How does redistricting in Hawaii work? In Hawaii, a nine-member commission draws both congressional and state legislative district lines. The majority and minority leaders of the Hawaii State Senate and Hawaii House of Representatives each select two members. These eight members then select a ninth tie-breaking commissioner. If the commission is unable to reach an agreement on a ninth member, the Hawaii Supreme Court must make the appointment.[11]
Both congressional and state legislative district boundaries must be contiguous and compact. In addition, where possible, district lines "must follow permanent and easily recognized features ... and coincide with census tracts." In addition, "districts must also avoid submerging one area in another with substantially different predominant socioeconomic interests." No district can be drawn "to unduly favor a person or political faction."[11]
State law permits state legislative districts to be multimember, but a maximum of four representatives can be elected from a single district.[11]
Hawaii House of Representatives District 31
until November 7, 2022
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Hawaii House of Representatives District 31
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Elections
2026
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2026
There are no official candidates yet for this election.
2024
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Linda Ichiyama defeated Nancy Valdez in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Linda Ichiyama (D) | 69.0 | 5,579 |
| Nancy Valdez (R) | 31.0 | 2,505 | ||
| Total votes: 8,084 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Linda Ichiyama defeated Faifaiese Emosi Jr. in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Ichiyama | 93.7 | 2,833 |
| Faifaiese Emosi Jr. | 6.3 | 190 | ||
| Total votes: 3,023 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31
Nancy Valdez advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy Valdez | 100.0 | 579 | |
| Total votes: 579 | |||
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2022
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Linda Ichiyama won election outright in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Ichiyama | 100.0 | 3,671 |
| Total votes: 3,671 | |||
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2020
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Aaron Johanson won election outright in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Aaron Johanson | 100.0 | 2,940 |
| Total votes: 2,940 | |||
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2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Aaron Johanson won election in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Aaron Johanson advanced from the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Aaron Johanson | 100.0 | 2,613 |
| Total votes: 2,613 | |||
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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 Aaron Johanson defeated Eric H.L. Ching in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 general election.[12]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 31 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Aaron Johanson Incumbent |
70.00% | 4,170 | |
| Republican | Eric H.L. Ching | 30.00% | 1,787 | |
| Total Votes | 5,957 | |||
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Aaron Johanson ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 Democratic primary.[13][14]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 31 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Aaron Johanson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Eric H.L. Ching ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 Republican primary.[13][14]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 31 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Eric H.L. Ching (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Hawaii House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Lei Sharsh was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Aaron Ling Johanson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Johanson defeated Sharsh in the general election.[15][16][17]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Aaron Ling Johanson Incumbent |
71.8% | 3,698 | |
| Democratic | Lei Sharsh | 28.2% | 1,450 | |
| Total Votes | 5,148 | |||
2012
Elections for the office of Hawaii House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 11, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 5, 2012. Incumbent Aaron Johanson (R) defeated Lei Sharsh (D) in the general election. Sharsh defeated Danny Villaruz and Lynne Gutierrez in the Democratic primary, while Johanson was unopposed in the Republican primary.[18][19]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Aaron Johanson Incumbent |
65.2% | 4,017 | |
| Democratic | Lei Sharsh | 34.8% | 2,143 | |
| Total Votes | 6,160 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Lei Sharsh |
39.6% | 1,020 |
| Lynne Gutierrez | 37.5% | 967 |
| Danny Villaruz | 23% | 592 |
| Total Votes | 2,579 | |
Campaign contributions
From 2000 to 2024, candidates for Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 raised a total of $765,847. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $27,352 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Hawaii House of Representatives District 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2024 | $66,823 | 3 | $22,274 |
| 2022 | $30,295 | 1 | $30,295 |
| 2020 | $44,505 | 1 | $44,505 |
| 2018 | $67,919 | 1 | $67,919 |
| 2016 | $68,989 | 2 | $34,495 |
| 2014 | $90,199 | 2 | $45,100 |
| 2012 | $80,816 | 4 | $20,204 |
| 2010 | $141,912 | 5 | $28,382 |
| 2008 | $24,285 | 1 | $24,285 |
| 2006 | $57,601 | 2 | $28,801 |
| 2004 | $75,181 | 2 | $37,591 |
| 2002 | $131 | 3 | $44 |
| 2000 | $17,192 | 1 | $17,192 |
| Total | $765,847 | 28 | $27,352 |
See also
- Hawaii State Legislature
- Hawaii State Senate
- Hawaii House of Representatives
- Hawaii state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedcon - ↑ Legislative Reference Bureau, "Hawaii Constitution, Article III, Section 4," accessed November 1, 2021
- ↑ LRB Legislative Reference Bureau, "The Constitution of the State of Hawaii," accessed May 21, 2025
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2025 Legislator Compensation," December 2, 2025
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hawaii Legislature, "Hawaii Revised Statutes," accessed May 22, 2014 (Statute 17-3(a) (1)-(2))
- ↑ Hawaii Legislature, "Hawaii Revised Statutes," accessed May 22, 2014 (Statute 17-4(a)-(b))
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "Regular Meeting of the Reapportionment Commission - January 28, 2022," accessed February 4, 2022
- ↑ Patch.com, "The Plan To Redraw Hawaii's Political Lines Goes Out For Public Comment," Oct. 29, 2021
- ↑ Honolulu Civil Beat, "The Big Island Is Set To Gain A House Seat As Reapportionment Restarts," Jan. 6, 2021
- ↑ Office of Elections, "Reapportionment Commission," accessed Oct. 20, 2021
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 All About Redistricting, "Hawaii," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "General Election 2016 - State of Hawaii – Statewide November 8, 2016," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 State of Hawaii, "2016 Candidate Report," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Hawaii.gov, "Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed November 20, 2012
- ↑ State of Hawaii Office of Elections, “Hawaii General 2012 - State of Hawaii – Statewide,” accessed November 20, 2012
