John Miller (Hawaii)

John Miller (Republican Party) ran for election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 46. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Miller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Miller was born on February 9, 1963, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He earned a bachelor's degree from Nazarene Bible College in 2011 and a graduate degree from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2016. Miller's professional experience includes working as a pastor. He has also worked as a stockbroker, finance manager author, restaurant manager for Howard Johnson's, producer for Nazkine TV and Radio, and owner of Nazkine TV Publishing LLC.^[1]^[2]

Elections

2022

General election

General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Amy Perruso defeated John Miller in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Amy Perruso (D)	62.6	4,394
	John Miller (R)	37.4	2,622

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,016
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Amy Perruso defeated Cross Makani Crabbe in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 on August 13, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Amy Perruso	72.8	2,645
	Cross Makani Crabbe	27.2	987

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,632
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

John Miller advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 on August 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Miller	100.0	1,391

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,391
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Lester Fung (R)

2020

General election

General election for Hawaii State Senate District 22

Incumbent Donovan Dela Cruz defeated John Miller in the general election for Hawaii State Senate District 22 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Donovan Dela Cruz (D)	70.3	13,612
	John Miller (R)	29.7	5,755

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,367
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 22

Incumbent Donovan Dela Cruz defeated Thora-Jean Cuaresma in the Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 22 on August 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donovan Dela Cruz	85.6	8,533
	Submit photo	Thora-Jean Cuaresma	14.4	1,439

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,972
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hawaii State Senate District 22

John Miller advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii State Senate District 22 on August 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Miller	100.0	1,901

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,901
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Nonpartisan primary election

Banner Fanene ran in the nonpartisan primary and received 87 votes. To advance to the general election, Hawaii election law requires nonpartisan candidates in partisan races to receive at least 10% of the votes cast for the office or to receive a vote total equal to or greater than the lowest vote total of a winning partisan candidate. Fanene did not meet that threshold.^[3]^[4]^[5]

Endorsements

To view Miller's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.

2018

General election

General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Amy Perruso defeated John Miller in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Amy Perruso (D)	66.2	3,205
	John Miller (R)	33.8	1,640

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,845 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Amy Perruso defeated incumbent Lei Learmont and Lester Fung in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 on August 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amy Perruso	51.6	1,429
	Submit photo	Lei Learmont	44.0	1,221
		Lester Fung	4.4	122

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,772
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

John Miller advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 on August 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Miller	100.0	461

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 461
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

John Miller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Miller's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Aloha my name John E Miller. I am husband. I have been married to Carla Miller for 28 years. I am dad to three adult children, Hunter, Peter, and Jeda. I have been serving people in Full-time ministry for 24 years. I received a Master's in Ministry from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego California. I worked in the all phases of the restaurant business in Florida and in the finance industry as an assistant finance manager and as a Stockbroker. I have authored 10 books. My books help people heal from past hurts and help them live whole lives, while finding their life purpose. I created and operate Nazkine TV Publishing LLC. Nazkine TV, and Nazkine Radio. These entities produce and air messages, books, and videos for hope, encouragement and victory for everyday living. I like fishing, playing golf, reading and spending time with my family. I was born in Portsmouth Virginia. My dad was in the Marines when I was born and he raised me to be disciplined. I played football for 11 years and won some awards in high school. While playing football I learned the importance of team work and self discipline on off the field. While serving in ministry I have seen the good and bad in people and learned how valuable it is to believe in people. Many people have grown up in bad homes and were raised by parents who gave them little or no encouragement or training in basic life skills. I have real life experience in business and serving people. These qualities will help me serve others.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will support and sponsor legislation that reduces taxes and government regulations. I believe less taxation and lower regulations for citizens and business owners will help stimulate the economy.I believe in capitalism and the importance of hard work. I will work hard to lower taxes and excessive regulations that are keeping Hawaii business and citizens from being able to afford to live in Hawaii and raise a family here. The covid 19 epidemic had major life altering effects on Hawaii students both emotionally and educationally. It will take many years and a different approach to potential future pandemics to get the students caught up and back on track to receive a quality education.
I will support and defend the parental rights in all matters associated with their children.The pandemic helped expose some of the dirty little secrets in the D.O.E. of Hawaii. It also exposed the major perpetrators of these secrets. I will work to assure that Hawaii parents of students have a say and are not silenced in school board meetings and elsewhere. I will support legislation that seeks to eliminates the selection process of the Hawaii School Board. The School Board would be held more accountable by the citizens of Hawaii than by one Governor. In addition, I will sponsor legislation that prohibits any medical or counseling of students without the written permission from the students legal parents or guardians. The covid 19 epidemic
Law and Order. No society will be able to thrive without enforcement of their laws. Letting those who commit crimes out of jail without posting bail is not wise. HB1567 was passed in the State House and Senate. Fortunately, the Governor had the courage to veto the bill. Personally I am appalled that HB1567 was passed in the first place. The original sponsor of the bill asked the governor to veto it. What does that say to you? I will work to hard to makte sure our police officers and prosecuters have the resources and the laws they need to keep offenders off the streets. This type of legislation will not deter crime rather it puts the citizens of Hawaii at risk of becoming victims of more crime. In addition, I will supprot the Honolulu Prose

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I will support and defend the rights of parents and guardians to be involved in public school board meetings and have a say in what their children are taught especially in matters of sex education.

I will present solutions to the growing homeless population that are both compassionate to the homeless and protect citizens and business owners. I will support law and order by giving the police officers and the
prosecutors the recources they need to enforce the the existing laws. I will support increasing the penalties for white colar crime. I will not vote for any bill that increases taxes or makes it hard for local businesses to make a profit.
I will advocate for the vulnerable Keiki and Kapuna. I will support, honor, and respect the military soldiers, officers, and their families. I will always support and defend the victims of crime first. Then we can all enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Addressing the issues of increased crime and the overcrowding of the prison system is a separate issue not made easier by allowing perpetrators out of jail without

consequence.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Father Damien. I would like to be able love and serve others like Father Damien did in Molokai. He went to A place and did what others where afraid to do. He refused to leave the place. He served and loved the people until his death.He won the hearts of the people and gave them hope.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon on July 20,1969. I was six years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Wendy's Restaurant. 1 years while in High School.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

HI

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

HI

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

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Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

HI

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2020

John Miller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Miller's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a pastor, family man, and community advocate. I've have been a pastor for 21 years and serving in Hawaii at the Wahiawa Community Church of the Nazarene for 9 years. I've been married to my wife Caral for 26 years. We have two adult boys and one teenage girl. My son Peter has special needs and attends a local high school special needs class. My oldest son Hunter joined the army right out of high school. My daughter Jeda attends a private Christain school. I understand what families with special needs children, teens in private schools, and children in the army go through. My wife owns and operates a home business and I know about some of the difficulties that small businesses encounter and hard it is at times to keep the business open. Before I became I worked as, Stockbroker, as a finance manager, and in Restaurant management. I know the challenges that a restaurant faces today during a pandemic just top stay open and try to make enough money to pay bills, and employees. I have a Master's degree from Point Loma Nazarene University in Ministry. I attended Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee Illinois and completed 3 years of course work in marketing and Psychology before transferring to Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs Colorado and getting a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies. As a teenager, I worked on farms picking oranges, watermelons, and cucumbers. I know how hard it is to work on a farm. In addition, I worked in a mobile home factory.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Reduce taxes and excessive government regulations that keep Hawaii from building more affordable housing units.
Reopen business and tourism quickly and safely before many more business are closed permanently.
Advocate for children and adults who are victims of domestic violence. Children and adults in the foster care systems. Families with children and adults who have special needs. Victims of human trafficking. People with mental illness and drug and alcohol addictions.addiction

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe the government has overextended its reach during the COVID 19 pandemic. I would seek to reduce excessive government regulations and intervention into people's everyday lives. in Hawaii, there are too many laws that take away parental rights and responsibilities. I don't support any regulations that allow minors to undergo mental or medical treatment without the knowledge and consent of the child's parents.

I would seek to reduce the extent of the power of the Governors in emergency proclamations. Many governors have bankrupted businesses with little or no checks and balances.
In addition, I am passionate about public policy as it pertains to human trafficking. This is a billion-dollar a year business and it goes on everyday right under our noses. Children and teens are recruited in schools, malls, and arcades for sex trafficking. It is estimated in Hawaii that 400 kids per month are kidnapped for sex trafficking. I will use the full power of the legislative process to stops this evil. Furthermore, we should make laws that disallow the buying of products that are known to be made with slave labor.

In conclusion, I am passionate about public policy as it applies to victims of domestic violence and people with mental illness and drug and alcohol addictions. Mental illness, domestic violence, and addictions are on the rise now due to the pandemic. The government can help with medication, research, and funding of nonprofits who have shown success in these areas.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Truthfulness, Transparency, and Accountability. Promises are made every year and after the election promises and hearts are broken. Candidates receive big donations from special interest groups and unions and these groups get the favors and legislation that benefits them. The groups that don't make the donations or have advocates get left outside the legislative process.

I signed the affidavit the voluntarily limit campaign spending to help show my s=resove to work on campaign finance reform. I believe that there are many gifted and dedicated candidates who are afraid to run for office because they know they don't have the financial backing or ability to raise the large amounts of money to be competitive.

In conclusion, too many agencies go unaudited and unchecked which leads to wasteful and outright fraud. I will seek to hold legislatures and agencies accountable. As well as, push for audits to make sure oversight is given.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be known as a leader who served people and not himself. I want people to see me as a person who helps bring out the best in other people. I want my family, friends, church members, and citizens I represent to be inspired to follow their dreams even when other people tell them it cant be done.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was at Wendy's restaurant in Kissimmee Florida. I was 15 years old and I worked 20-40 hours a week while attending high school. I worked there for a little over a year until I got another job at Circus World.

What is your favorite book? Why?

"Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"See a Victory" by Elevation Worship

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Rebuilding our economy. We lost approximately 17 billion dollars from our economy this year due to excessive lockdowns and delays in reopening the state to tourism. Hawaii has talked about the need to replace tourism as our leading source of income but little has been done to make it a reality. We already one of the highest rates of homelessness in the United States and the predictions are that there will be many more in the years to come.

We have some of the highest levels of taxation and government regulations. These regulations have made it difficult to build affordable housing. The Governor is talking about possibly furloughing 20% of its employees. People are still waiting on unemployment benefits and the response to COVID 19 has been after the fact instead of planning ahead. At the time I am writing this the public schools are still not open completely. The students will be set back for many years. One of the main ways high school students gets scholarships for college has been eliminated due to the cancellations and delays of sporting events in the state of Hawaii.

Another challenge will be protecting the island against the effects of climate change. We live on Island the forces of nature and human activating are causing many problems. We will have to be aggressive in the fight to catch up to the challenges that lie ahead of us.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. I believe we must work together to help create positive changes for our state. I have made it a practice to work with other religious groups as a pastor for 21 years. I have friends on both sides of the aisle. Fighting between parties hurts the citizens we are elected to serve. I believe bipartisan support is best when possible. No one person or party has all the best answers. My campaign slogan I believed in 2018 was "better together." When the state and local government, nonprofits, businesses, and local citizens work together we can accomplish great things.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Marcus Oshiro. Marcus was the State Representative in House District 46 for 23 years. Before I met him I really didn't have much interest in running for any political office. I worked with Marcus and ALEA Bridge to help with the Wahiawa Homeless Alliance. I could see that Marcus really cared for the people in his district and everywhere. He was the first politician to spend an entire day picking up trash in a community homeless camp cleanup. I also watched him wash cars all day for a community fundraiser to help save the Wahiawa General Hospital. I would watch and work with him and think he is really a pastor to his community.
The one event that touched me the most happened at the public library. On of our community citizens with special needs put together an event where he was going to sing Christmas carols in the library. He made flyers and passed them out at the church and throughout the community. When I walked into the library I didn't see anybody from the church and only a few people from the community. Within a few minutes, I turned around and saw State Rep. Oshiro standing there. There were no cameras or media there to film Marcus, just him supporting this man alone. I said to myself after that if he ever leaves office or gets promoted I am going to run for his seat and continue his legacy. Shortly after that Marcus was promoted to be Judge and I ran for office in the next election.

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↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 8, 2020
↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 25, 2022
↑ State of Hawaii, "2018 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES AND ELECTION WINNERS," accessed September 20, 2018
↑ Hawaii Office of Elections, "Factsheet: Nonpartisan Candidates in Partisan Elections," accessed August 8, 2020
↑ State of Hawaii Office of Elections, "Nonpartisan candidates in partisan contests," accessed August 8, 2020

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Current members of the Hawaii House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Nadine Nakamura

Majority Leader:Sean Quinlan

Minority Leader:Lauren Matsumoto

Representatives

District 1

Matthias Kusch (D)

District 2

Susan Lee Loy (D)

District 3

Chris Todd (D)

District 4

Greggor Ilagan (D)

District 5

Jeanne Kapela (D)

District 6

Kirstin Kahaloa (D)

District 7

Nicole Lowen (D)

District 8

David Tarnas (D)

District 9

Justin Woodson (D)

District 10

Tyson Miyake (D)

District 11

Terez Amato (D)

District 12

Kyle Yamashita (D)

District 13

Mahina Poepoe (D)

District 14

Elle Cochran (D)

District 15

Nadine Nakamura (D)

District 16

Luke Evslin (D)

District 17

Dee Morikawa (D)

District 18

Joe Gedeon (R)

District 19

Mark Hashem (D)

District 20

Tina Nakada Grandinetti (D)

District 21

Jackson Sayama (D)

District 22

Andrew Takuya Garrett (D)

District 23

Ikaika Olds (D)

District 24

Adrian Tam (D)

District 25

Kim Iwamoto (D)

District 26

Della Belatti (D)

District 27

Jenna Takenouchi (D)

District 28

Daniel Holt (D)

District 29

Ikaika Hussey (D)

District 30

Shirley Templo (D)

District 31

Linda Ichiyama (D)

District 32

Garner Shimizu (R)

District 33

Sam Kong (D)

District 34

Gregg Takayama (D)

District 35

Cory Chun (D)

District 36

Rachele Lamosao (D)

District 37

Trish La Chica (D)

District 38

Lauren Matsumoto (R)

District 39

Elijah Pierick (R)

District 40

Julie Reyes Oda (R)

District 41

David Alcos (R)

District 42

Diamond Garcia (R)

District 43

Kanani Souza (R)

District 44

Darius Kila (D)

District 45

Chris Muraoka (R)

District 46

Amy Perruso (D)

District 47

Sean Quinlan (D)

District 48

Lisa Kitagawa (D)

District 49

Scot Matayoshi (D)

District 50

Michael Lee (D)

District 51

Lisa Marten (D)

Democratic Party (42)

Republican Party (9)

[bio-1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 8, 2020

[2] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 25, 2022

[3] State of Hawaii, "2018 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES AND ELECTION WINNERS," accessed September 20, 2018

[4] Hawaii Office of Elections, "Factsheet: Nonpartisan Candidates in Partisan Elections," accessed August 8, 2020

[5] State of Hawaii Office of Elections, "Nonpartisan candidates in partisan contests," accessed August 8, 2020

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John Miller (Hawaii)

Biography

Elections

2022

General election

General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

General election

General election for Hawaii State Senate District 22

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 22

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hawaii State Senate District 22

Nonpartisan primary election

Endorsements

2018

General election

General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

2020

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