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John Mizuno
John Mizuno (Democratic Party) was a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 29. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. He left office on January 2, 2024.
Mizuno (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 29. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Mizuno was first elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives in 2006. He represented District 30 from 2006 to 2012. He was redistricted into District 28 in 2012 and won re-election. He represented District 28 until 2022.
Mizuno served as the state vice speaker of the House from 2013 to May 2017. He served as a House majority whip from 2011 until 2013.
Mizuno resigned from the Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 on January 2, 2024 to accept a position as homelessless coordinator in the administration of Gov. Joshua Green (D).[1]
Biography
John Mizuno earned a B.S. in sociology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1986 and a J.D. from Willamette University in 1990. Mizuno has served as the vice chair of the Hershey Hawaii State Youth Track Meet and the director of the AWANA Pals Youth Program of Kalihi Union Church.[2][3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Mizuno was assigned to the following committees:
- Human Services & Homelessness Committee
- Human Services & Homelessness Committee
- Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Mizuno was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Management Committee, Vice-Chair
- House Committee on Public Safety
- Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
- Government Reform Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Mizuno was assigned to the following committees:
- Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
- Human Services & Homelessness Committee
- Health Committee, 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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| • Legislative Management, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Mizuno served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Legislative Management, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mizuno served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Legislative Management, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mizuno served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Culture & the Arts |
| • Education |
| • Hawaiian Affairs |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Human Services, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mizuno served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Hawaiian Affairs |
| • Health |
| • Human Services, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
Issues
Campaign spending
In September 2013, it was reported by WatchDog.org, an organization of investigative journalists, that Mizuno spent $125 on tickets to M Night Club in Restaurant Row for his staff.[4]
State spending laws in the state of Hawaii allow lawmakers and candidates to purchase any items that are used for their campaigns. Campaign funds require reimbursement if any asset is also used for personal gain. The report also stated, "House candidates are allowed to present gifts to volunteers and employees if the gifts are valued at less than $500 for the election period."[4]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent John Mizuno defeated Carole K. Kaapu in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Mizuno (D) | 67.1 | 3,258 |
 | Carole K. Kaapu (R) | 32.9 | 1,601 | |
| Total votes: 4,859 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent John Mizuno advanced from the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Mizuno | 100.0 | 2,631 |
| Total votes: 2,631 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29
Carole K. Kaapu advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carole K. Kaapu | 100.0 | 677 |
| Total votes: 677 | |||
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2020
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2020
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent John Mizuno won election outright in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Mizuno | 100.0 | 2,871 |
| Total votes: 2,871 | |||
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2018
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent John Mizuno won election in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent John Mizuno advanced from the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Mizuno | 100.0 | 2,392 |
| Total votes: 2,392 | |||
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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 John Mizuno defeated Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 general election.[5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 28 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Mizuno Incumbent |
75.99% | 3,922 | |
| Republican | Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu | 24.01% | 1,239 | |
| Total Votes | 5,161 | |||
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||||
Incumbent John Mizuno defeated Ikaika Lardizabal Hussey in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 28 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Mizuno Incumbent |
71.41% | 1,873 | |
| Democratic | Ikaika Lardizabal Hussey | 28.59% | 750 | |
| Total Votes | 2,623 | |||
Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 28 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu (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. Incumbent John M. Mizuno was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu was unopposed in the Republican primary. Mizuno defeated Kaapu in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | John M. Mizuno Incumbent |
67.5% | 3,196 | |
| Republican | Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu | 32.5% | 1,536 | |
| Total Votes | 4,732 | |||
2012
Mizuno won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 28. Mizuno ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Mizuno Incumbent |
77.4% | 4,444 | |
| Republican | Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu | 22.6% | 1,298 | |
| Total Votes | 5,742 | |||
2010
Mizuno won re-election to the 30th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Carole Kaapu ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[14]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 30 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Mizuno (D)
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3,945 | 75.1% | ||
| Carol Kaapu (R) | 1,067 | 20.3% | ||
2008
In 2008, Mizuno won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 30th District. Mizuno ran unopposed in the election. He raised $37,287 for his campaign.[15]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
John Mizuno did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 17 to May 3.
2023
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In 2023, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 18 to May 4. |
2022
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In 2022, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 19 to May 5. |
2021
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In 2021, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 20 to April 29.
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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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Personal
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Mizuno is Director of the Pals Youth Program - Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed, Vice Chair of the Hershey Hawaii State Youth Track Meet, and a member of the Kalihi Kids in Sports Program, and Kalihi Palama Counsel.[18]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ ‘'Honolulu Civil Beat, "Green Appoints Rep. John Mizuno As Hawaii Homeless Czar," December 20, 2023
- ↑ Hawai'i State Legislature, "Representative John M. Mizuno (D)," accessed December 29, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "- John Mizuno," accessed December 29, 2022
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 WatchDog.org, "HI lawmakers spend campaign cash on a mannequin, Pathfinder and other oddities," accessed October 24, 2013
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "General Election 2016 - State of Hawaii – Statewide November 8, 2016," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 State of Hawaii, "2016 Candidate Report," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 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
- ↑ 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 2012 General election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Daniel Holt (D) |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 29 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by May Mizuno (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 28 2012-2022 |
Succeeded by Daniel Holt (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 30 2006-2012 |
Succeeded by - |
