Jackson Sayama
American politician
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Jackson Doshin Sayama is an American politician who is currently the Hawaii state representative in Hawaii's 21st district.
Jackson Sayama | |
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| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 21st district 20th (2020–2022) | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Calvin Say |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1996 or 1997 (age 28–29) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | New York University Shanghai |
When he was elected at the age of 23, he was the second youngest-ever member of the state House of Representatives after Tulsi Gabbard.[1]
Education
A fourth-generation Japanese-American,[2] Sayama attended the Punahou School, graduating in 2015.[3] Sayama attended New York University Shanghai, graduating in 2019 with a degree in Chinese Global Studies.[4] He is currently attending the University of Hawaiʻi, where he intends to get a Master of Public Administration degree.[5]
Political career
He won a seat to the Hawaii House of Representatives after longtime incumbent Democrat Calvin Say retired to run for Honolulu City Council.[6] He won the election in 2020 against Republican candidate Julia Allen, 74.6% to 25.4%.[7]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jackson Sayama | 2,511 | 32.32 | |
| Democratic | Derek A. Turbin | 2,328 | 29.97 | |
| Democratic | Rebecca P. "Becky" Gardner | 1,991 | 25.63 | |
| Democratic | Jay I. Ishibashi | 939 | 12.09 | |
| Total votes | 7,769 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jackson Sayama | 9,235 | 74.64 | |
| Republican | Julia E. Allen | 3,138 | 25.36 | |
| Total votes | 12,373 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jackson Sayama (incumbent) | 5,271 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,271 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jackson Sayama (incumbent) | 6,571 | 73.98 | |
| Republican | Julia E. Allen | 2,311 | 26.02 | |
| Total votes | 8,882 | 100.0 | ||
