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 spent a significant portion of his career managing institutional risk in high-finance, which equipped him with a robust understanding of economic principles. Onishi later transitioned to the public sector, leveraging his expertise to address systemic issues. His professional background and educational foundation provide a solid basis for his policy proposals and leadership capabilities.

Political Ideas

Richard Onishi combines progressive economic policies with a surprising focus on regional industrial interests, as seen in his unexpected support for certain environmental regulations. His advocacy for comprehensive immigration reform and criminal justice system changes aligns with a broader liberal agenda but is colored by a unique emphasis on localized economic impacts. Onishi's commitment to renewable energy investments and phasing out fossil fuel subsidies demonstrates an ideologically agile approach that balances environmental concerns with economic realities.

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