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Isaiah Baclaan
Isaiah Baclaan (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 42. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 10, 2024.
Baclaan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Isaiah Baclaan was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He began serving in the U.S. Army National Guard in 2017. Baclaan earned a high school diploma from James Campbell High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii, West Oahu in 2017. His career experience includes working as a politician.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Diamond Garcia defeated Anthony Makana Paris in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 42 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Diamond Garcia (R) | 56.8 | 4,802 |
 | Anthony Makana Paris (D)  | 43.2 | 3,646 | |
| Total votes: 8,448 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 42
Anthony Makana Paris defeated Summer-Lee Yadao and Isaiah Baclaan in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 42 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anthony Makana Paris | 53.7 | 1,074 |
 | Summer-Lee Yadao | 24.9 | 498 | |
 | Isaiah Baclaan | 21.4 | 427 | |
| Total votes: 1,999 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Diamond Garcia advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 42 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Diamond Garcia | 100.0 | 1,020 |
| Total votes: 1,020 | |||
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Green primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Asheemo Daily (G)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Baclaan in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Isaiah Baclaan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Baclaan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After meeting and marrying Isaiah’s mother, Lorna Baclaan, in the Philippines, the Baclaan Family settled down in Ewa to raise their growing Family. The family home has resided in Ewa Villages for the past 25 years. In faith, the Baclaan Family identifies as Christian and attend fellowship at Waipahu Community Christian Church.
Isaiah is blessed to be married to Teresa Mahealani Baclaan, a fellow Campbell Graduate and Teacher at Kapolei High School. Together, they have a cat lovingly named “Cat” and hope to grow their Family in the community they are proud of. She has supported him through multiple State and Federal Activations through his service in the Military and is his biggest supporter and encouragement!
In his downtime, Isaiah likes to fish with his whipping rod, walks with his Wife carrying their cat in a backpack, barbeque with the Family, and is always trying to complete one of many unfinished Lego Sets!- Local Born Candidate who Grew up in our District!
- A Captain in our Hawaii Army National Guard with multiple activations in service to Hawaii during some of its worse crisis in recent times to include COVID-19 and the Lahaina Wildfires. A leader who is tested and ready to serve your interests!
- A family man with rich Filipino values. The son of a WW2 Filipino Combat Veteran Father and a Filipino Immigrant Mother, Isaiah has strong bonds with the culture and people that had a large impact on the growth and development of the Hawaii we love today.
This goes hand in hand with Public Safety. As crime and safety concerns have risen in our community, Isaiah is passionate in reforms that preserve the local integrity of our neighborhoods and give families peace of mind.
Integrity and Transparency
Integrity is incredibly important in public office. Elected officials need to be honest and transparent with the people they serve, always upholding high ethical standards. Being open and clear about what’s going on helps build and maintain trust with the community.
Public Service and Community Focus
Elected officials should put the needs and well-being of their constituents first, above personal or political gains. This means listening to what people have to say, engaging with them, and working together to solve problems and make life better. Empathy and compassion are key to understanding and meeting the diverse needs of our community.
Equity and Inclusion
I stand firmly for equity and inclusion. Elected officials should ensure that everyone in the community has equal access to opportunities and resources. This involves pushing for policies that tackle inequalities and striving for a more inclusive society.
Vision and Innovation
Good leadership requires a clear vision for the future. Elected officials should be forward-thinking and innovative, always looking for new solutions to old problems. This means setting ambitious but achievable goals and inspiring others to work towards them. Being proactive in governance means anticipating future challenges and opportunities.
Collaboration and Partnership
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 12, 2024
