Jarrett Keohokalole
Hawaii State House of Representatives
| Jarrett Keohokalole | |
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| Majority Policy Leader of the Hawaii House of Representatives | |
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In office 2014–2018 | |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
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In office 2014–2018 | |
| Preceded by | George Okuda[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 7, 1983 Kāne‘ohe, Hawai'i |
| Political party | Democratic (2014–present) |
| Alma mater | University of Hawai'i |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | |
Jarrett Keohokalole is a Hawaii Lawmaker and a Democratic member of the Hawai‘i State House of Representatives. He represents the 48th House District, which includes Kāne‘ohe, Kahalu‘u, and Waiāhole..[2] In July 2017, he announced that he will run to represent the 24th District (Kāne‘ohe, Kailua) in the Hawai‘i State Senate. Jarrett is a seventh-generation resident of Kāne‘ohe.[3]
Education
In 2006, Keohokalole received a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. He then obtained a law degree from William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai‘i in 2013, earning a certificate in Native Hawaiian Law.[4]
Political career
Hawaii State House of Representatives
Keohokalole was first elected in 2014 and was unopposed in the 2016 election.[5] He currently serves as the House Majority Policy Leader and Vice Chair of the committee on Economic Development & Business. He also serves as a member on the committees of Labor & Public Employment (LAB) and Finance (FIN).[6]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 48 Democratic Party, 2014 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | 54.8 % | 3,367 |
| Robert Harris | 45.2% | 2,782 |
| Total Votes | 6,149 |
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 48, General Elections, 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PARTY | CANDIDATE | VOTE % | VOTES |
| Democratic | Jarrett Keohokalole | 57.8% | 5, 443 |
| Republican | Eldean L. Kukahiko | 39% | 3,676 |
| Libertarian | Kaimanu Takayama | 2.1% | 199 |
| Nonpartisan | Kana Naipo | 1.1% | 103 |
| Total Votes: | 9, 421 |
Personal Life
In 2010, Jarrett married Kāne‘ohe resident Ku'ulani Miyashiro. Together, they have two children.[7]
References
- ↑ "George Okuda". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ↑ "Representative Jarrett Keohokalole". Hawaii State Capitol. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ↑ Dayton, Kevin (4 August 2017). "State Rep. keohokalole to vie for seat in Senate". Star Advertiser. Oahu Publication Inc. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ↑ "Why Vote for Jarrett Keohokalole". University of Hawai'i Professional Assembly. October 22, 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ↑ "Jarrett K. Keohokalole". Ballotpedia. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ↑ Cocke, Sophie (19 May 2017). "Saiki unveils new House leadership team". Star Advertiser. Oahu Publication Inc. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ↑ "Legislative Members". www.capitol.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 2018-05-16.