Joy San Buenaventura

Joy San Buenaventura

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

Social Media

Ask our AI
  • Ask me questions about Joy San Buenaventura.

Our AI can make mistakes, check important info
Overview
Community
Data
Personal Background

Joy San Buenaventura holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Early in her career, she worked as a computer programmer and a law clerk before becoming a lecturer in business law. San Buenaventura was appointed as a Per Diem District Court Judge at age 32, where she gained experience representing protesters and prosecuting significant cases. Her professional journey includes a notable stance against a bill banning child marriage, arguing for nuanced considerations of local circumstances.

Political Ideas

Joy San Buenaventura's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Her opposition to banning child marriage, citing local cultural benefits, indicates an ideologically agile stance that challenges national advocacy norms. San Buenaventura’s dual roles in representing geothermal protesters and prosecuting breast implant cases illustrate a nuanced understanding of both environmental and consumer rights issues.

Campaigns
2022: Hawaii State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Hawaii's 2nd Senate district election

9,486 votes (69.74%)

Win

Position Details

2020: Hawaii State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 2nd Senate District general election, 2020

14,225 votes (75.20%)

Win

Hawaii's 2nd Senate District Democratic primary, 2020

8,072 votes (78.30%)

Win
2018: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 4th House District General Election, 2018

Unopposed

Win

Democratic Primary Election

3,919 votes (100.00%)

Win