Jeanne Kapela

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Jeanné 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 diverse background that spans competitive pageantry, education, and community service. Graduating from Konawaena High School, she pursued higher education at Kapiʻolani Community College. Kapela's pageant career includes notable titles such as Miss Kaka'ako and Miss Hawaii, culminating in her representation of Hawaii at the Miss America pageant. Transitioning from pageantry, she has dedicated her efforts to social causes, particularly in the realm of human trafficking prevention. Kapela's leadership roles in non-profit organizations reflect her commitment to social justice and community welfare.

Political Ideas

Jeanne Kapela's political identity is marked by a unique blend of grassroots activism and legislative pragmatism, particularly in her work against human trafficking and for economic justice. Her background in dance and pageantry adds an unexpected dimension to her legislative efforts, revealing a knack for combining artistic expression with policy advocacy. Kapela's legislative record shows an intriguing convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly localized approach to balancing industry and sustainability.

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