Mark Takai

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Mark Takai
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 (1967-07-01) July 1, 1967
Honolulu, Hawaii
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

  1. "State Rep. K. Mark Takai Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel". Hawaii Reporter. June 18, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2013. 
  2. "State Rep. Mark Takai launches congressional bid - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL". Hawaii News Now. August 7, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2013. 

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