Scott K. Saiki (born July 17, 1964) is an American attorney and politician. Since 1994, he has served as a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the state's 26th district. He served as majority leader from 2013 to 2017. On May 4, 2017, he became speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives.[2]
Scott Saiki | |
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11th Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives | |
Assumed office May 4, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Joseph M. Souki |
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 25th district 20th (1994–2002) 22nd (2002–2012) 26th (2012–2022) | |
Assumed office November 8, 1994 | |
Preceded by | David Hagino[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | July 17, 1964
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Gonzaga University University of Hawaii, Manoa (BA, JD) |
Electoral history
edit2014
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Scott Saiki | 3,858 | 68.6 | |
Republican | Eric B. Marshall | 1,768 | 31.4 | |
Total votes | 5,626 | 100 |
2016
editIn the 2016 election, Saiki ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and general election.[3]
2018
editIn the 2018 election, Saiki once again ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and general election.[3]
2020
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Scott Saiki | 3,393 | 51.3 | |
Democratic | Kim Coco Iwamoto | 3,226 | 48.7 | |
Total votes | 6,619 | 100 |
2022
editIn the 2022 Democratic Primary Saiki once again faced Kim Coco Iwamoto for the nomination. Due to redistricting Saiki was placed in the 25th District which contain Ala Moana and Kakaako. Saiki narrowly won with 51% of the vote. He faced Rob Novak in the general election.
References
edit- ^ "1994 general election - HI State House 20". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- ^ "The Latest: Hawaii House Elects Rep. Scott Saiki Speaker". U.S. News & World Report. Associated Press. May 4, 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Scott Saiki".
External links
edit- Hawaii House of Representatives - Scott Saiki official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Scott K. Saiki (HI) profile
- Follow the Money - Scott Saiki