Jeanne Kapela

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JeannΓ© Kapela

U.S.A.

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

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Personal Background

Jeanne Kapela holds a strong educational background, having graduated from Konawaena High School and attended KapiΚ»olani Community College. She has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, having managed institutional risk in high-finance before transitioning to the public sector. Kapela has demonstrated leadership in various capacities, including her role as Vice Chair of the House Education Committee and her involvement in pageantry, where she won multiple titles and awards. She has also founded and actively participated in organizations focused on social justice and combating sexual exploitation. Kapela's diverse professional and community involvement highlights her commitment to public service and advocacy.

Political Ideas

Jeanne Kapela's political identity is shaped by a unique blend of local cultural advocacy and progressive policy stances. Her legislative focus on economic justice and education reflects a deeply rooted commitment to uplifting local communities. Kapela's dedication to combating sexual exploitation and climate change reveals a strategic alignment of seemingly disparate issues under a broader social justice umbrella. Her background as a classically trained ballet dancer and pageant winner adds an unexpected dimension to her policy advocacy, suggesting a nuanced approach to political communication.

Campaigns
2024: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii House of Representatives District 5 general election, 2024

5,728 votes (56.00%)

Win

Position Details

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

Election History

Hawaii's 5th House District General Election, 2022

4,962 votes (69.42%)

Win
2020: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 5th House District General Election, 2020

8,344 votes (77.10%)

Win

Hawaii's 5th House District Democratic primary, 2020

3,325 votes (69.50%)

Win
2018: Hawaii State House of Representatives

Election History

Democratic Primary Election

1,872 votes (40.00%)

Loss

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