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Tom Brower
Tom Brower (Democratic Party) was a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 22. He assumed office in 2006. He left office on November 3, 2020.
Brower (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 22. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 8, 2020.
Biography
Brower's professional history includes working as a Senior Aide with Ann Kobayashi, Information Specialist with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Senior Assistant with the Doctor Duke Bainum Medical Doctor and a talk show host.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Brower was assigned to the following committees:
- House Housing Committee, Chair
- Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Housing, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brower served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Economic Development & Business |
| • Judiciary |
| • Tourism, Chair |
| • Veterans, Military, International Affairs, Culture and the Arts |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brower served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Economic Development & Business |
| • Judiciary |
| • Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brower served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Economic Revitalization & Business |
| • International Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Tourism, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brower served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Finance |
| • Hawaiian Affairs |
| • Health |
| • Human Services, Vice Chair |
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 22
Adrian Tam defeated Nicholas Ochs in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Adrian Tam (D) | 67.9 | 6,080 |
| Nicholas Ochs (R) | 32.1 | 2,869 | ||
| Total votes: 8,949 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22
Adrian Tam defeated incumbent Tom Brower in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adrian Tam | 51.9 | 1,964 |
 | Tom Brower | 48.1 | 1,820 | |
| Total votes: 3,784 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22
Nicholas Ochs advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nicholas Ochs | 100.0 | 586 | |
| Total votes: 586 | |||
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2018
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent Tom Brower defeated Kathryn Henski-Stark in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Brower (D) | 66.9 | 3,662 |
| Kathryn Henski-Stark (R) | 33.1 | 1,813 | ||
| Total votes: 5,475 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent Tom Brower advanced from the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Brower | 100.0 | 2,036 |
| Total votes: 2,036 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22
Kathryn Henski-Stark advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathryn Henski-Stark | 100.0 | 449 | |
| Total votes: 449 | |||
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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 Tom Brower defeated Kathryn Henski in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 general election.[1]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 22 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tom Brower Incumbent |
65.44% | 4,214 | |
| Republican | Kathryn Henski | 34.56% | 2,225 | |
| Total Votes | 6,439 | |||
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Tom Brower defeated Dennis Miller and Nicola Perez-Garreaud in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 22 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tom Brower Incumbent |
70.93% | 1,474 | |
| Democratic | Dennis Miller | 18.82% | 391 | |
| Democratic | Nicola Perez-Garreaud | 10.25% | 213 | |
| Total Votes | 2,078 | |||
Kathryn Henski ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 22 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kathryn Henski (unopposed) | |
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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 Tom Brower was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Janet M. Grace was unopposed in the Republican primary. Brower defeated Grace in the general election.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Brower Incumbent |
57.6% | 2,623 | |
| Republican | Janet M. Grace | 42.4% | 1,929 | |
| Total Votes | 4,552 | |||
2012
Brower won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 22. Brower ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Marcus Hester (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Brower Incumbent |
69.6% | 4,317 | |
| Republican | Marcus Hester | 30.4% | 1,886 | |
| Total Votes | 6,203 | |||
2010
Brower won re-election to the 23rd District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Thomas White ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[10]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 23 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Brower (D)
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3,525 | 59.1% | ||
| Thomas White (R) | 1,847 | 31.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Brower won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 23rd District, defeating Anne Stevens (R). Brower received 3,852 votes in the election while Stevens received 2,924 votes.[11] Brower raised $27,545 for his campaign; Stevens raised $47,700.[12]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 23 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Brower (D)
|
3,852 | 50.3% | ||
| Anne Stevens (R) | 2,924 | 38.2% | ||
| Blank | 883 | 11.5% | ||
| Over | 3 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2012
Brower's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]
- Efficient, Honest, Open, Government
- Excerpt: "I believe in accountable, efficient government with appropriate private-public partnerships with proper funding for public health, safety and defense organizations, (Police, Fire, Army reserves.) I will oppose increases in our GET tax collections."
- Community Minded
- Excerpt: "My relationship with our land and its people is meaningful and I will fight for your rights and beliefs to live a more healthy, safe, open and prosperous life in our home."
- Environment & Preservation
- Excerpt: "I stand for simple, open and conservative development that creates a Hawaiian sense of place and uses elements of architecture’s open, International Style of design. We must preserve our historic buildings, neighborhoods and landmarks."
- Team Work & Consensus Building
- Excerpt: "I believe in anticipating our future needs and working to create a more manageable, livable future."
- Affordable Health Insurance
- Excerpt: "I support better health coverage for all. I am in support of allowing residents and independent contract workers to join in 'purchasing pools' for purposes of obtaining health insurance to decrease the number of the uninsured and keep costs down. I also support efficient state funded health insurance for the needy."
Campaign finance summary
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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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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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Brower is a volunteer with Citizens Patrol and Community Clean Up, former President of the Resident Association and member of the Waikiki Neighborhood.[16]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2000 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "General Election 2016 - State of Hawaii – Statewide November 8, 2016," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 State of Hawaii, "2016 Candidate Report," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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
- ↑ 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 2008 General election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Campaign funds," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Tom Brower, accessed September 27, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Scott Saiki (D) |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 2012–2020 |
Succeeded by Adrian Tam (D) |
| Preceded by ' |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 23 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Isaac Choy (D) |
