Kyle Yamashita

American politician

Kyle Yamashita


Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 12th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 2, 2004
Preceded by	Kika Bukoski

Personal details
Born	(1959-09-02) September 2, 1959 (age 64)
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Karen Yamashita
Children	2
Residence	Pukalani, Maui
Alma mater	Leeward Community College

Kyle T. Yamashita^[1] (born September 2, 1959) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since November 2, 2004 representing District 12.^[2]

Elections

2012 Yamashita was unopposed for the August 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 3,686 votes,^[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 7,457 votes (73.3%) against Republican nominee Ekolu Kalama.^[4]
2002 With Democratic Representative Hermina Morita redistricted to District 14, Yamashita was unopposed for the District 12 September 21, 2002 Democratic Primary, winning with 2,391 votes,^[5] but lost the November 5, 2002 General election to Incumbent Republican Kika Bukoski.^[6]
2004 Yamashita won the September 18, 2004 Democratic Primary with 2,059 votes (59.3%),^[7] and incumbent Representative Bukoski was unopposed for the Republican Primary, setting up a rematch; Yamashita won the November 2, 2004 General election with 5,157 votes (51.1%) against Bukoski.^[8]
2006 Yamashita was unopposed for the September 26, 2006 Democratic Primary, winning with 4,023 votes,^[9] and won the November 7, 2006 General election with 6,681 votes (79.4%) against Republican nominee Wesley Goodin.^[10]
2008 Yamashita won the September 20, 2008 Democratic Primary with 2,605 votes (58.9%),^[11] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 7,151 votes (66.1%) against Republican nominee Mickey Vierra.^[12]
2010 Yamashita was unopposed for the September 18, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 3,950 votes,^[13] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 6,242 votes (69.9%) against Republican nominee Laurie Rinaldi.^[14]

References

^ "Representative Kyle T. Yamashita". Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii State Legislature. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "Kyle Yamashita's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "Primary Election 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide August 11, 2012" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 3. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "Hawaii General 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 6, 2012" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "Open Primary Election 2002 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 21, 2002" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 3. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "General Election 2002 - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 5, 2002" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "Open Primary 2004 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 18, 2004" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "General Election 2004 - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 2, 2004" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "Primary Election 2006 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 26, 2006" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "General Election 2006 - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 7, 2006" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "Primary Election 2008 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 20, 2008" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "General Election - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 4, 2008" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "Primary Election 2010 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 18, 2010" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 3. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
^ "General Election - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 2, 2010" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 3, 2013.