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Paul Robotti
Paul Robotti (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 23. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 10, 2024.
Elections
2024
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2024
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 23
Ikaika Olds won election outright against Ian Ross, Pat McCain, and Paul Robotti in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 23 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ikaika Olds | 48.5 | 1,518 |
 | Ian Ross  | 37.2 | 1,166 | |
| Pat McCain | 12.5 | 391 | ||
 | Paul Robotti | 1.8 | 57 | |
| Total votes: 3,132 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Robotti in this election.
2018
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
Joshua Green defeated Marissa Kerns, Renee Ing, and Paul Robotti in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joshua Green (D) | 62.7 | 244,934 |
 | Marissa Kerns (R) | 33.7 | 131,719 | |
| Renee Ing (G) | 2.6 | 10,123 | ||
| Paul Robotti (Nonpartisan) | 1.0 | 4,067 | |
| Total votes: 390,843 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
Joshua Green defeated Jill Tokuda, Bernard Carvalho, Kim Coco Iwamoto, and William Espero in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joshua Green | 31.4 | 74,845 |
 | Jill Tokuda | 28.6 | 68,124 | |
| Bernard Carvalho | 19.2 | 45,825 | ||
 | Kim Coco Iwamoto | 14.4 | 34,243 | |
 | William Espero | 6.5 | 15,463 | |
| Total votes: 238,500 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
Marissa Kerns defeated Steve Lipscomb and Jeremy Low in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marissa Kerns | 35.4 | 9,758 |
| Steve Lipscomb | 34.7 | 9,543 | ||
| Jeremy Low | 29.9 | 8,232 | ||
| Total votes: 27,533 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
Paul Robotti defeated Ernest Magaoay in the primary for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Robotti | 50.6 | 536 |
| Ernest Magaoay | 49.4 | 523 | ||
| Total votes: 1,059 | |||
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Green primary election
Green primary for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
Renee Ing advanced from the Green primary for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Renee Ing | 100.0 | 444 | |
| Total votes: 444 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Paul Robotti did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Paul Robotti completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Robotti's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Homeless Education Affordable Housing
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My Dad and Mom -- taught me right from wrong and respecting others.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Razors Edge
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Honest, straight talking and not beholding to anyone except the people that voted me into office.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Honesty hard working and true to your word
What legacy would you like to leave?
That I left the office in better shape then when I entered the office
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Honestly I think the first historical event in my life was the first time a Nun used the yard stick to discipline me in the first grade.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
A newspaper boy did it for 3years
What happened on your most awkward date?
A blind date
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas - Peace on earth and good will to all
What is your favorite book? Why?
Any book about the New York Yankees
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Mr Spock
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Family photo's - Family is very important to me
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Bill Withers - Use Me
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Being away from my family
A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?
Someone I get to help and support for the purpose of getting things done
Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?
Homeless Education Housing
If the governor's office in your state does not have the line-item veto power, do you believe it should? Why or why not?
Yes
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?
Partners getting the job done efficiently and cost effective
What do you love most about your state?
The people
What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?
Homeless Education Affordable Housing
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See also
2024 Elections
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