Lisa Kitagawa

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Lisa Kitagawa

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Lisa Kitagawa, a fourth-generation Japanese American, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Resources and a Minor in Speech, along with a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She began her career in higher education, serving as a faculty and student services specialist, before transitioning to a role in state government as an Office Manager for a State Representative. Kitagawa has demonstrated leadership capabilities through her election to the Hawaii House of Representatives, where she currently serves on the Finance, Housing, and Transportation committees.

Political Ideas

Lisa Kitagawa combines a commitment to local economic development with a progressive stance on environmental sustainability, advocating for renewable energy while fostering small businesses. Her legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Kitagawa's rhetorical style emphasizes community values and regional identity, often framing issues in terms of local impact rather than broader national trends.

Campaigns
2024: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii House of Representatives District 48 general election, 2024

8,578 votes (70.90%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Finance
Member
Housing
Member
Transportation
Member
2022: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 48th House District General Election, 2022

7,094 votes (71.44%)

Win
2020: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 48th House District Democratic primary, 2020

4,655 votes (66.40%)

Win
2018: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 48th House District General Election, 2018

Unopposed

Win

Democratic Primary Election

2,596 votes (39.40%)

Loss

Winner: Nicole Lowen, Cedric Gates, Chris Lee, Angus McKelvey, James Tokioka, David Tarnas, Micah Kalama Pregitzer, Bertrand Kobayashi, Richard Creagan, Ryan Yamane, Sam Kong, Sylvia Luke, Tom Brower, Ty Cullen, Linda Ichiyama, Mark Hashem, Mark Nakashima, Nadine Nakamura, Rose Martinez, Scot Matayoshi, Sean Quinlan, Scott Saiki, Aaron Johanson, Calvin K.Y. Say, Amy Perruso, Daniel Holt, Della Au Belatti, John Mizuno, Takashi Ohno, Tina Wildberger, Henry Aquino, Joy San Buenaventura, Justin Woodson, Kyle Yamashita, Lynn DeCoite, Dee Morikawa, Scott Nishimoto, Stacelynn Kehaulani Eli, Troy Hashimoto, Gregg Takayama, Rida Cabanilla Arakawa, Romy Cachola, Roy Takumi, Sharon Har