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 from Kāneʻohe, Hawaii, holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Resources and a Master's in Higher Education Administration from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She began her career as a faculty and student services specialist at her alma mater before serving as Office Manager for a State Representative. Kitagawa has demonstrated leadership by being elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives, where she currently serves on key committees related to finance, housing, and transportation.

Political Ideas

Lisa Kitagawa's political identity is marked by a deep-rooted commitment to her local community, blending progressive ideals with a pragmatic focus on regional needs. Her legislative efforts often reveal an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, showcasing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Kitagawa's rhetorical style emphasizes community involvement and volunteerism, framing issues through a lens of local impact and civic responsibility. This unique blend of ideological agility and localized focus invites further examination into how she balances broader policy goals with community-specific concerns.

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