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Theodene Allen
Theodene Allen (Republican Party) ran for election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 34. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Allen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Theodene Allen was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Allen earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue University in 2000 and a graduate degree from the University of Phoenix in 2005.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 34
Incumbent Gregg Takayama defeated Theodene Allen in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 34 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gregg Takayama (D) | 73.5 | 6,513 |
 | Theodene Allen (R)  | 26.5 | 2,348 | |
| Total votes: 8,861 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 34
Incumbent Gregg Takayama defeated incumbent Roy Takumi in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 34 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gregg Takayama | 66.5 | 3,998 |
 | Roy Takumi | 33.5 | 2,018 | |
| Total votes: 6,016 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 34
Theodene Allen advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 34 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Theodene Allen | 100.0 | 1,088 |
| Total votes: 1,088 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Theodene Allen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Allen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I want to hear about family celebrations, pains, and challenges along the way. I am a child of God; in fact, my name, Theodene, means "child of God." While I did not grow up in church, I grew to love the Lord in college and beyond. Now, my family and I worship and serve with a bible preaching church congregation not from home.
For eight years, I advocated for transitioning Army wounded, ill, and injured soldiers and their families as they went from a military career back to civilian. I listened to their hurts and their challenges as they were faced with an unknown future. Along with their trusted team of transition and medical professionals, I helped to guide them to see the hope waiting for them and their families on the other side of their DD214, their military discharge. I never felt strong enough as a person to serve in the military, so advocating for them was my way of giving back to the military community.- Neighborhood safety is important with the increase in theft within our communities. Encourage Neighborhood Safety Watches (NSW) in each community With the increase in recent crime, it is important to look out for each other in our communities. NSW has been successful in cities and counties across America for over 30 years. When we come together and support each other, it makes crime more difficult to happen. Increase awareness of crimes within each community and educate neighbors on how to report such crimes.
- Homeless and houseless outreach is important as this demographic is commonly found on our streets. Increase awareness of Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons (HONU) and how the community can support these individuals and shelters. Homelessness occurs due to various reasons from loss of employment, substance abuse, mental health, and other reasons. There are approximately 15,000 homeless statewide, with about 60% living on the streets.
- Wholesome education is vital for our next generation! Our keiki need to return to a wholesome education without the politics. Parents should teach their own children values while schools the basic education. Topics like critical race theory, sex education, “pronouns”, etc need to be removed from schools. Grooming in DOE schools, including public school teachers and substitutes. School isn’t for grooming, it’s for basic education. Sexual harassment and abuse from teachers, substitute teachers, even principals have been reported. I plan to encourage parents to be active in their children’s education and be diligent in teaching their keiki about unacceptable behaviors from anyone, including their teachers and school staff.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 23, 2022
