Trish La Chica

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Trish La Chica

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

Trish La Chica holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and a BA in Communication from Ateneo de Manila University. Before entering politics, she spent over 15 years in leadership roles for non-profit organizations and government, focusing on health, Medicaid, housing, and homelessness. Additionally, she worked as an investigative journalist, producing documentaries on social issues in Manila. La Chica has demonstrated leadership capabilities in various sectors, transitioning from journalism to public service and non-profit management.

Political Ideas

Trish La Chica's political identity is shaped by an intricate blend of community advocacy and targeted legislative efforts. Her background as an investigative journalist and non-profit leader informs a deeply localized approach to policymaking, where she emphasizes listening to and supporting her community. La Chica's commitment to improving economic conditions and educational outcomes reveals a highly calculated strategy to address regional challenges. Notably, her involvement in the Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship suggests an unexpected convergence with forward-thinking environmental policies, hinting at a nuanced balancing act between industrial interests and sustainability.

Campaigns
2024: Hawaii State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii House of Representatives District 37 general election, 2024

8,770 votes (63.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Education
Member
Higher Education
Member
Housing
Member
Transportation
Member
2020: Hawaii State House of Representatives

Election History

Hawaii's 36th House District General Election, 2020

6,337 votes (47.70%)

Loss

Winner: Val Okimoto

Hawaii's 36th House District Democratic primary, 2020

4,218 votes (58.90%)

Win
2018: Hawaii State House of Representatives

Election History

Democratic Primary Election

1,381 votes (24.20%)

Loss

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