Bob Hasegawa

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Bob Hasegawa

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth September 22, 1952 (Age: 73)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Bob Hasegawa holds a diverse educational background, including studies in physics, labor relations, and public administration. He has spent decades in the transportation sector, gaining extensive experience as a commercial truck driver and holding certifications for various specialized driving tasks. Hasegawa's professional expertise is complemented by his personal history, which informs his perspectives on labor rights and civil issues.

Political Ideas

Bob Hasegawa's political identity is shaped by a unique blend of labor relations expertise, a nuanced approach to transportation safety, and a deeply personal commitment to civil rights. His background in labor relations underscores a dedication to workers' rights, while his certifications and endorsements in hazardous material transport hint at a calculated stance on environmental regulations. Hasegawa's personal history as the son of Japanese American internees adds a poignant layer to his advocacy for civil rights, revealing a strategic sensitivity to historical injustices. This convergence of professional experience and personal history makes Hasegawa's approach to policy both intricate and compelling.

Campaigns
2024: Washington State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Washington's 11th District State Senate General Election

47,324 votes (95.60%)

Win

Washington's 11th District State Senate Nonpartisan Primary

21,167 votes (95.30%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee
Chair
Legislative Committee on Economic Development & International Relations
Member
Rules
Member
Ways & Means
Member
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Member
Washington-Hyogo Friendship Council
Member
JLARC - Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee
Member
Capital Projects Advisory Review Board
Member
Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight & Accountability Committee
Member
Pacific Northwest Economic Region Delegate Council
Member
Joint Legislative-Executive Overtime Oversight Task Force
Member
Business, Financial Services & Trade
Member
Washington Employee Ownership Commission
Member
2016: Washington State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Washington Senate Election District 11

38,785 votes (76.36%)

Win
2012: Washington State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Washington Senate Election District 11

34,301 votes (69.34%)

Win
2010: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington House of Representatives Election District 11 Pos.2

22,105 votes (70.07%)

Win

Washington's 11th Legislative District House 2 primary election, 2010

10,765 votes (65.02%)

Win
2008: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington House of Representatives Election District 11 Pos.2

29,289 votes (73.92%)

Win
2006: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington House of Representatives Election District 11 Pos.2

18,589 votes (72.30%)

Win
2004: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington House of Representatives Election District 11 Pos.2

25,714 votes (66.32%)

Win

Washington House of Representatives Election District 11 Pos.2 Democratic Primary

5,454 votes (43.00%)

Win