Brian Schatz

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Brian Schatz

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth October 20, 1972 (Age: 53)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Brian Schatz was born in 1972 and moved to Hawaii in 1974. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Pomona College. Schatz began his career in public service, serving in the Hawaii House of Representatives before becoming the Chairman of the Democratic Party of Hawaii. He then transitioned to a leadership role as the Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii. Schatz's professional background includes significant experience in both legislative and executive capacities within the state government.

Political Ideas

Brian Schatz combines progressive social policies with a pragmatic approach to economic issues, advocating for increased income taxes to balance the budget while supporting federal spending for growth. His environmental stance is equally progressive, pushing for clean energy and carbon-free electricity, yet he shows a nuanced understanding of regional economic impacts. Schatz's legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, indicating a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. His national security stance is critical of China and Russia while advocating for human rights, revealing a complex foreign policy perspective.

Campaigns
2022: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Hawaii, 2022

290,894 votes

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Member
Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Member
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Member
Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries
Member
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
Member
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
Member
Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media
Member
Foreign Relations
Member
Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Member
Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Member
Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Member
Indian Affairs
Vice Chair
Select Ethics
Member
2016: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Hawaii

306,604 votes (73.61%)

Win

Hawaii Democratic primary election

162,891 votes

Win
2014: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Hawaii

246,827 votes (69.78%)

Win
2010: Hawaii State Governor

Election History

Hawaii Governor 2010, Democrat Primary

83,431 votes (34.80%)

Loss

Winner: Neil Abercrombie