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Jamie Kalani English
Jamie Kalani English (Democratic Party) was a member of the Hawaii State Senate, representing District 7. He assumed office in 2000. He left office on May 1, 2021.
English (Democratic Party) won re-election to the Hawaii State Senate to represent District 7 outright after the general election on November 6, 2018, was canceled.
English served as the state Senate majority leader from 2015 to 2021.[1]
Before joining the state Senate, English served on the Maui County Council from 1997 to 2000.
English announced on April 27, 2021, that he would retire from the Senate due to long-term symptoms of COVID-19, which he contracted in November 2020.[2] His retirement was effective May 1, 2021.[3]
Biography
Education
English earned a certificate from the Center for Public and Business Administration Education at National Chengchi University in 1988, a B.A. in Pacific Islands studies from Hawaii Loa College in 1989, and a certificate from the Institute of Culture and Communications at East-West Center in 1991. He also earned an M.A. in Pacific Islands studies from the University of Hawaii in 1995 and his paralegal certificate from Maui Community College in 1996.[4]
Career
- 2000-2021: Hawaii State Senate District 7, senator
- 1997-2000: Maui County Council, councilmember
- 1995-1997: National Tropical Botanical Gardens, advisor
- 1995-1996: Hawaii State Senator Avery B. Chumbley, chief of staff
- 1993-1996: Permanent Mission of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United Nations, advisor
- 1994-1995: Na Po'e Hawaii Magazine, associate editor
- 1994: Samoa News, United Nations correspondent
- 1993-1994: Visitor Industry Training and Education Center, lecturer
- 1992-1994: Hui No Ke Ola Pono, case manager
- 1991-1994: Maui Community College, lecturer
- 1991-1992: Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the State of Hawaii, administrative aide [4]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
English was assigned to the following committees:
- Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Transportation Committee (decommissioned)
- Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
English was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Transportation Committee (decommissioned)
- Ways and Means Committee
- Technology 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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| • Hawaiian Affairs |
| • International Affairs and the Arts, Vice chair |
| • Transportation and Energy |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, English served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Tourism and International Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, English served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Development, Government Operations and Housing |
| • Transportation and International Affairs, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, English served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Transportation and International Affairs, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Energy and Environment, Vice Chair |
| • Hawaiian Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, English served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Energy and Environment |
| • Public Safety and Military Affairs |
| • Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Jamie Kalani English won election in the general election for Hawaii State Senate District 7.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 7
Incumbent Jamie Kalani English defeated Michael Tengan and Gayla Haliniak in the Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 7 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jamie Kalani English | 68.2 | 7,331 |
| Michael Tengan | 23.7 | 2,547 | ||
 | Gayla Haliniak | 8.1 | 872 | |
| Total votes: 10,750 | |||
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2014
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Hawaii State Senate 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. Incumbent J. Kalani English was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2012
English won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii State Senate District 7. English defeated Barbara Haliniak in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Kanohowailuku Helm (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Jamie Kalani English Incumbent |
73.2% | 5,456 |
| Barbara Haliniak | 26.8% | 1,994 |
| Total Votes | 7,450 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, English was re-elected to the Hawaii State Senate from Hawaii's 6th Senate District. English received 14,030 votes in the election, defeating John Blumer-Buell (I), who received 3,653 votes. Additionally, 2,171 "Blank" votes and 3 "Over" votes were cast in the election.[10] English raised for his campaign $92,664; Blumer-Buell raised $7,475.[11]
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jamie Kalani English (D)
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14,030 | 70.7% | ||
| John Blumer-Buell (I) | 3,653 | 18.4% | ||
| Blank | 2,171 | 10.9% | ||
| Over | 3 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2021
In 2021, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 20 to April 29.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to Hawaiian interests.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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2015
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In 2015, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 21 through May 7.
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2014
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In 2014, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 15 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 3.
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Hawaii State Senate, "Leadership and Committee Assignments," accessed February 24, 2021
- ↑ Hawai'i Free Press, "Senate majority leader J. Kalanai English announces retirement from Hawai'i State Senate," April 27, 2021
- ↑ Star Advertiser, "Hawaii state Sen. Kalani English stepping down due to long-term COVID-19 symptoms," May 4, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Contact my Politician, "Jamie Kalani English," accessed May 4, 2021
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Campaign funds," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
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|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ronald Kouchi (D) |
Hawaii State Senate District 7 2000 - 2021 |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Hawaii State Senate District 6 2000–2012 |
Succeeded by Rosalyn Baker (D) |
