Mike Gabbard
2006 - Present
2022
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Mike Gabbard (Democratic Party) is a member of the Hawaii State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office in 2006. His current term ends on November 7, 2022.
Gabbard (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Hawaii State Senate to represent District 20. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Gabbard was on the Honolulu City Council from 2003 to 2005. He then switched from Republican to Democrat in August of 2007.
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Biography
Gabbard earned his B.A. in English from California State University-Sonoma in 1971 and his M.Ed. in Adult Education from Oregon State University in 1980. His professional experience includes working as an Entertainer/Musician, Hotel Bellman, Legislative Advocate, Mailman, National Park Employee and Professional Tennis Player.
In 1970, Gabbard was an Intern at the Emergency Psychiatric Ward of the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. He also worked as a Counselor in a Drug Rehabilitation Program for Sonoma State during this time. He taught at Faga'itua High School from 1971 to 1972 and worked as Program Director/Instructor for Samoana High School from 1972 to 1973. From 1973 to 1977 he was a Teacher/Guidance Counselor/Assistant Dean of Instruction at American Samoa Community College. In 1977 he was Head Tennis Instructor for Kuilima Hyatt Resort in North Shore Oahu. Gabbard was Owner/Operator of Mike's Sport Shop from 1974 to 1978. He then worked as Dean of Adult and Continuing Education for American Samoa Community College from 1980 to 1983. From 1983 to 1987 he was Headmaster of Ponomauloa School. He was Owner/Operator of The Natural Deli from 1988 to 1992. He owned Infotech Communications, Limited Liability Company, from 2002 to 2004. He has worked in MC Services since 1994 and has been Owner/Operator of Hawaiian Toffee Treasures from 1998 to the present. He has been a Substitute Teacher at West Oahu since 2005.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Gabbard was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Environment Committee, Chair
- Labor, Culture and the Arts Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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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| • Agriculture and Environment, Chair |
| • Judiciary and Labor |
| • Water and Land, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gabbard served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy and Environment, Chair |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education and the Arts |
| • Judiciary and Labor |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gabbard served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy and Environment, Chair |
| • Judiciary and Labor |
| • Technology and the Arts |
| • Transportation and International Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gabbard served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Energy and Environment, Chair |
| • Judiciary and Labor |
| • Transportation and International Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gabbard served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Energy and Environment |
| • Judiciary and Government Operations |
| • Public Safety and Military Affairs |
| • Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2020
General election for Hawaii State Senate District 20
Incumbent Mike Gabbard defeated Feena Bonoan in the general election for Hawaii State Senate District 20 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Mike Gabbard (D) |
69.4
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13,967 |
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Feena Bonoan (L) |
30.6
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6,172 | |
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Total votes: 20,139 |
Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 20
Incumbent Mike Gabbard advanced from the Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 20 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Mike Gabbard |
100.0
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6,121 |
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Total votes: 6,121 |
Libertarian primary for Hawaii State Senate District 20
Feena Bonoan advanced from the Libertarian primary for Hawaii State Senate District 20 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Feena Bonoan |
100.0
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82 |
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Total votes: 82 |
2016
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Hawaii State Senate 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 Mike Gabbard ran unopposed in the Hawaii State Senate District 20 general election.[1]| Hawaii State Senate, District 20 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Mike Gabbard Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||
Incumbent Mike Gabbard ran unopposed in the Hawaii State Senate District 20 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Mike Gabbard Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2012
Gabbard won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii State Senate District 20. Gabbard ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Dean Kalani Capelouto (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mike Gabbard Incumbent |
71.9% | 9,384 | |
| Republican | Dean Kalani Capelouto | 28.1% | 3,665 | |
| Total Votes | 13,049 | |||
2010
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2010
Gabbard ran for re-election to the 19th District seat in 2010. He defeated Mike Golojuch in the September 18 primary. Gabbard defeated Aaron Bonar (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[7]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 19 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Gabbard (D)
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10,636 | 69.8% | ||
| Aaron Bonar (R) | 3,667 | 24.1% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Gabbard won election to the Hawaii State Senate from Hawaii's 19th Senate District. Gabbard ran as a Republican in the election. Gabbard received 6,946 votes in the election, defeating George Yamamoto, who received 5,471 votes. Additionally, 274 "Blank" votes and 1 "Over" vote were cast in the election.[8] Gabbard raised $65,164 for his campaign; Yamamoto raised $64,596.[9]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 19 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Gabbard (R)
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6,946 | 54.7% | ||
| George Yamamoto (D) | 5,471 | 43.1% | ||
| Blank | 274 | 2.2% | ||
| Over | 1 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign donors
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| Mike Gabbard campaign contribution history | |||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2016 | Hawaii State Senate, District 20 | ✔ | $45,221 |
| 2012 | Hawaii State Senate, District 20 | ✔ | $52,162 |
| 2010 | Hawaii State Senate, District 19 | ✔ | $69,266 |
| 2008 | Hawaii State Senate, District 19 | $13,068 | |
| 2006 | Hawaii State Senate, District 19 | ✔ | $65,164 |
| Grand total raised | $244,881 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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2016
Gabbard won re-election to the Hawaii State Senate in 2016. During that election cycle, Gabbard raised a total of $45,221.| Hawaii State Senate 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Mike Gabbard's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Hawaii Association Of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Electrical Workers Local 1186 | $2,000 | |||
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 675 | $2,000 | |||
| Mitsunaga, Dennis K | $2,000 | |||
| Lum, Leighton W K | $2,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $45,221 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012
Gabbard won re-election to the Hawaii State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Gabbard raised a total of $52,162.| Hawaii State Senate 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Mike Gabbard's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Hawaii Operating Engineers | $4,000 | |||
| United Association of Journeymen And Apprentices of The Plumbing And Pipe Fitting Industry of The United States And Canada | $4,000 | |||
| Young, Leparis D | $4,000 | |||
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $2,500 | |||
| Hawaii Carpenters & Joiners | $2,250 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $52,162 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Gabbard won re-election to the Hawaii State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Gabbard raised a total of $69,266.| Hawaii State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Mike Gabbard's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| United Association of Journeymen And Apprentices of The Plumbing And Pipe Fitting Industry of The United States And Canada | $4,000 | |||
| Operating Engineers Local 3 | $4,000 | |||
| Hawaii Carpenters & Joiners | $3,700 | |||
| Hawaii Operating Engineers | $2,372 | |||
| A-1-A Lectrician | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $69,266 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Gabbard was not up for election to the Hawaii State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Gabbard raised a total of $13,068.| Hawaii State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Mike Gabbard's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Ironworkers | $4,000 | |||
| Hawaii Operating Engineers | $1,000 | |||
| Island Insurance Co | $500 | |||
| Alexander & Baldwin | $400 | |||
| Hawaii Medical Service Association | $350 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $13,068 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Gabbard won election to the Hawaii State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Gabbard raised a total of $65,164.| Hawaii State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Mike Gabbard's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Smith, Mrs Linda | $4,000 | |||
| Porter, Elsie | $4,000 | |||
| United Association of Journeymen And Apprentices of The Plumbing And Pipe Fitting Industry of The United States And Canada | $4,000 | |||
| Riggs, Robert | $3,811 | |||
| Castle & Cooke Inc Legislative Cmte-H | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $65,164 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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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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Gabbard and his wife, Carol, have five children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Office website
- Gabbard's campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
- Gabbard's twitter
- Gabbard's LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "General Election 2016 - State of Hawaii – Statewide November 8, 2016," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "2016 Candidate Report," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ Hawaii.gov, "Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2006 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 William Espero (D) |
Hawaii State Senate District 20 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii State Senate District 19 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by William Espero (D) |
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