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Andrew Takuya Garrett

U.S.A.

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

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Personal Background

Andrew Takuya Garrett holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He spent several years in executive roles within the healthcare and public policy sectors, including leadership positions with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and the Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs. Garrett demonstrated significant crisis management skills during the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing the transition of the state workforce to telework and coordinating the statewide vaccine rollout. His professional background is complemented by his current role as Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education and membership on the Committees on Labor, Education, and Culture and the Arts.

Political Ideas

Andrew Takuya Garrett's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive policy advocacy and strategic pragmatism. He champions workforce development and public-private partnerships, yet his legislative record shows surprising alignments with opposing factions on environmental regulations. Garrett's commitment to higher education and labor policies is underscored by his role in coordinating the statewide COVID-19 vaccine rollout, revealing a calculated approach to public health. His personal commitment to animal welfare, with all pets adopted from local shelters, adds a unique, compassionate dimension to his public persona.

Campaigns
2024: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii House of Representatives District 22 general election, 2024

8,427 votes (72.30%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Higher Education
Member
Culture & Arts
Member
Education
Member
Labor
Member
2022: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 22nd House District General Election, 2022

6,961 votes (78.03%)

Win

Hawaii's 22nd House District Democratic Primary Election, 2022

3,781 votes (57.42%)

Win
2018: Hawaii State House of Representatives

Election History

Democratic Primary Election

1,531 votes (26.50%)

Loss

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