Lisa Kitagawa

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Lisa Kitagawa

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Lisa Kitagawa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in family resources and a Master of Education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She has experience as a faculty and student services specialist at the university and served in the office of State Representative Aaron Ling Johanson. Kitagawa has been active in community service, participating in organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Kāneʻohe, the Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, and the Castle Alumni/Community Association. She has demonstrated leadership through her educational and professional roles, transitioning from academia to public service.

Political Ideas

Lisa Kitagawa's political identity is rooted in a deeply localized approach, leveraging her long-standing family ties to Kāneʻohe. Her academic background in family resources and education, combined with her career in student services, suggests a nuanced understanding of community needs. Kitagawa's committee assignments in transportation, housing, and finance reveal a strategic focus on infrastructure and economic stability, hinting at a calculated effort to balance regional development with community welfare. Her rhetorical style likely emphasizes personal connection and community-centric solutions, leaving an impression of ideological agility and a commitment to her constituents' unique needs.

Campaigns
2024: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii House of Representatives District 48 general election, 2024

8,578 votes (70.90%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Finance
Member
Housing
Member
Transportation
Member
2022: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 48th House District General Election, 2022

7,094 votes (71.44%)

Win
2020: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 48th House District Democratic primary, 2020

4,655 votes (66.40%)

Win
2018: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 48th House District General Election, 2018

Unopposed

Win

Democratic Primary Election

2,596 votes (39.40%)

Loss

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