Richard Creagan
Richard Creagan (Democratic Party) was a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 10, 2014. He left office on November 3, 2020.
Creagan (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 5. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 8, 2020.
Biography
Richard Creagan was born and in Naalehu, Hawaii. He earned a master's degree in psychology and mental health counseling from the University of Hawaii at Hilo, a certificate in teaching English as a second language, an M.D. from the University of Connecticut, and a bachelor's degree in biology from Yale University. His professional experience includes working in medical private practice, the Vice President of Kiolakaa Mountain Farms, and a teacher. His volunteer experience includes serving as a member of the Hawaii Democratic Party, a community development volunteer with the Marshallese community, and a member of the Steering Committee for Kau Agricultural Water Cooperative. Creagan was elected to the Hawaii State House of Representatives in 2014.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Creagan was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Food Systems Committee, Chair
- Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
- Tourism & International Affairs 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, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Higher Education |
| • Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs |
| • Public Safety |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Creagan served on the following committees:
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| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Health, Vice chair |
| • Housing |
| • Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5
Jeanne Kapela defeated Mike Last and Citlalli Johanna Decker in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeanne Kapela (D) | 77.1 | 8,344 |
| Mike Last (L) | 15.1 | 1,636 | ||
 | Citlalli Johanna Decker (Aloha Aina Party)  | 7.8 | 843 | |
| Total votes: 10,823 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5
Jeanne Kapela defeated Colehour Bondera in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeanne Kapela | 69.5 | 3,325 |
| Colehour Bondera | 30.5 | 1,457 | ||
| Total votes: 4,782 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Richard Creagan (D)
Aloha Aina Party primary election
Aloha Aina Party primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5
Citlalli Johanna Decker advanced from the Aloha Aina Party primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Citlalli Johanna Decker | 100.0 | 94 |
| Total votes: 94 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5
Mike Last advanced from the Libertarian primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Last | 100.0 | 50 | |
| Total votes: 50 | |||
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2018
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Richard Creagan won election in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5
Incumbent Richard Creagan defeated Jeanne Kapela and Gene Leslie in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 5 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Richard Creagan | 50.4 | 2,359 |
| Jeanne Kapela | 40.0 | 1,872 | |
 | Gene Leslie | 9.6 | 447 | |
| Total votes: 4,678 | |||
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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 Richard Creagan defeated Michael L. Last in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 5 general election.[2]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 5 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Richard Creagan Incumbent |
77.76% | 6,176 | |
| Libertarian | Michael L. Last | 22.24% | 1,766 | |
| Total Votes | 7,942 | |||
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Richard Creagan ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 5 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Richard Creagan Incumbent (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 Richard P. Creagan defeated Gene "Bucky" Leslie in the Democratic primary, while Dave Bateman was unopposed in the Republican primary. Creagan defeated Bateman and Jon A. Lalanne (L) in the general election. Randy Ruis (N) was not listed on the official list of candidates.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard P. Creagan Incumbent |
58.4% | 3,712 | |
| Republican | Dave Bateman | 37.6% | 2,389 | |
| Libertarian | Jon A. Lalanne | 4% | 253 | |
| Total Votes | 6,354 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Richard P. Creagan Incumbent |
58.5% | 2,074 |
| Gene "Bucky" Leslie | 41.5% | 1,471 |
| Total Votes | 3,545 | |
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2020
In 2020, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 15 to July 10.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to Hawaiian interests.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Richard Creagan's Biography," accessed October 25, 2019
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
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| Preceded by Denny Coffman (D) |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 5 January 2014–2020 |
Succeeded by Jeanne Kapela (D) |
