Richard Onishi

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Richard Onishi

U.S.A.

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

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Personal Background

Richard Onishi holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Hawaii, following his education at Honolulu Community College. He has spent significant time in the private sector, gaining expertise in managing institutional risk. Onishi has transitioned into roles that emphasize public service, leveraging his business acumen to address systemic issues. His professional background suggests a blend of private sector experience and a commitment to public policy reform.

Political Ideas

Richard Onishi's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive economic policies with a surprising focus on localized industrial interests. He champions progressive taxation and the Green New Deal while simultaneously advocating for measures that protect regional industries. Onishi's approach to criminal justice reform reveals an unexpected alignment with conservative factions on certain non-violent offenses, suggesting a nuanced strategy to balance rehabilitation with accountability. His commitment to comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship, adds another layer of ideological complexity to his platform.

Campaigns
2022: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii House of Representatives 2nd district general election, 2022

Unopposed

Win
2020: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 3rd House District General Election, 2020

8,228 votes (72.20%)

Win
2018: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 3rd House District General Election, 2018

5,795 votes (77.60%)

Win

Democratic Primary Election

2,997 votes (55.00%)

Loss

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