Sheila Medeiros
Sheila Medeiros (Republican Party) ran for election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 43. She lost in the Republican primary on August 10, 2024.
Medeiros completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sheila Medeiros served in the U.S. Army from 1986 to 2021. Medeiros served in the U.S. Army between 1986 and 2021. She earned a high school diploma from Mililani High School, an associate degree from Heald Business College in 1998, a bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist University in 2000, and a graduate degree from Central Michigan University in 2006. As of 2024 is retired.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2024
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Kanani Souza won election outright against Sheila Medeiros in the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 43 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kanani Souza | 58.0 | 1,106 |
 | Sheila Medeiros  | 42.0 | 802 | |
| Total votes: 1,908 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Furthermore, I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army, with over thirty years of service as an officer and paratrooper, including 14 years in the National Guard/Reserves and 20 years in Active Duty. I have experienced multiple deployments, including three in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. One of the most memorable moments of my career was participating in the 70th Anniversary of D-Day jump into France's eastern part. I was the only female paratrooper on a French Casa jumping with the United Kingdom and France paratroopers. I had the honor of being the first out the door, which allowed me to see Normandy, Utah, and Omaha beaches from the aircraft before I exited. Being part of the recreation and tribute to our D-Day heroes was a privilege.
After retiring, I started gardening and transformed my backyard into a tropical botanical garden. It's now filled with kalo patches, coconut trees, mango trees, four varieties of lilikoi fruit vines covering a pergola, a pomegranate tree, a guava tree, a mountain apple tree, mandarin tree, Brazilian rainbow peppers, Hawaiian chili peppers, and various tropical flowers.- Accountability in Governance - To ensure I am completely in tune with the community's needs and concerns, I will actively participate in our Neighborhood Board Meetings in person as my schedule allows. I believe it's crucial to engage with all segments of our district; therefore, I will attend precinct meetings across all political parties, reinforcing my role as a representative of the entire district. This approach will enable me to gather first-hand insights into the concerns, suggestions, and priorities of our constituents. This community input will be invaluable as I draft legislation that accurately reflects and serves the best interests of our district.
- Economic challenges are impacting the middle and lower classes through increasing inflation in everyday essentials like groceries, gas, and utilities, it's clear that we need rapid, effective solutions. By organizing town halls and precinct meetings, they can gain direct insight into the community's needs and prioritize actions accordingly. Initiatives can span from food donations to personal aid such as car or home repairs, as well as the establishment of community gardens. Safety is paramount,so thorough background checks for volunteers in these areas are essential. Through these community-led efforts, we have the potential to bring about immediate relief and cultivate a more vibrant, resilient community spirit.
- District 43 has grappled with the completion of the Makakilo Drive Extension (MDE). Unfortunately, despite the State Senate's approval, HR 62, which aimed to transfer authority over the MDE from the city and county to the state to secure federal funding for the extension, failed to pass the House of Reps during the recent 32nd legislative session. If I'm elected, I will promptly begin to establish relationships with key stakeholders in the state legislative branch to grasp the priorities of each legislator regarding their district and the 43rd district’s objectives for the MDE. I acknowledge that each elected official advocates for their community’s interests, and I appreciate the significance of understanding their priorities.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 13, 2024
