Mark Takai
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Mark Takai | |
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Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 2012 | |
Preceded by | Blake Oshiro |
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
In office 1994–2012 | |
Succeeded by | Gregg Takayama |
Personal details | |
Born | Honolulu, Hawaii | July 1, 1967
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Aiea, Hawaii |
Alma mater | University of Hawaii at Manoa |
Website | marktakai.com |
Military service | |
Service/branch | Hawaii Army National Guard |
Years of service | 1999–present |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
K. Mark Takai (born July 1, 1967) is an American politician from the state of Hawaii. He is a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district, as a Democrat. He previously represented the 34th district, from 1994 until 2012.
Takai is from Aiea, Hawaii. He serves in the Hawaii Army National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel, taking part in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009.[1]
Takai is running for the United States House of Representatives for Hawaii's 1st congressional district in the 2014 elections, following incumbent Colleen Hanabusa's decision to run for the United States Senate.[2]
References
- ↑ "State Rep. K. Mark Takai Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel". Hawaii Reporter. June 18, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- ↑ "State Rep. Mark Takai launches congressional bid - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL". Hawaii News Now. August 7, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
External links
- Official page at the Hawaii State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
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