Scott Saiki
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Scott Kazuo Saiki (born July 17, 1964) is an American attorney and politician. He has served as a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the state's 26th district. He served as majority leader from 2013 to 2017 and as speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2017 to 2024.[1]
In the 2024 primary election, Saiki lost his seat in a close race with Kim Coco Iwamoto.[2]
Early life and education
Saiki was born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i on July 17, 1964 and grew up in Kailua, Hawaii.[3] He attended Hawaii Baptist Academy in Honolulu.
Saiki earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and a Juris Doctor from the William S. Richardson School of Law in 1991.[3][4] In 1988, he was a student intern for U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka.[5] As a law student, he advocated for requiring students to complete a pro bono program.[6]
Early career
After graduating from law school, Saiki worked as an attorney, practicing disability law and personal injury litigation.[4]
He is a former staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii and assistant to state Representative David Hagino.[5]
Hawaii House of Representatives
In 1994, Saiki was first elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent House District 20, an urban district spanning from Kapahulu to Moiliili.[4]
From 2013 to 2017, Saiki served as the majority leader. After Speaker Joe Souki resigned, Saiki was elected Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives on May 4, 2017.[4] In addition to serving in office, he continues to practice disability law.[3]
Community involvement and affiliations
- Member, Board of Directors, Advocates for Public Interest Law[5]
- Member, Hawaii State Bar Association[5]
- Member, Mōʻiliʻili Community Center[5]
- President, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2019[5]
- Chairperson, Japan-Hawaii Legislators’ Friendship Association[7]
Personal life
Saiki enjoys swimming.[8] He and his wife Patsy have a cat, Emi.[9]
Electoral history
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Scott Saiki | Script error: No such module "string". | 68.6 | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Eric B. Marshall | Script error: No such module "string". | 31.4 | |
| Total votes | Script error: No such module "string". | 100 | ||
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2016
In the 2016 election, Saiki ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and general election.[10]
2018
In the 2018 election, Saiki once again ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and general election.[10]
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Scott Saiki | Script error: No such module "string". | 51.3 | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Kim Coco Iwamoto | Script error: No such module "string". | 48.7 | |
| Total votes | Script error: No such module "string". | 100 | ||
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2022
In the 2022 Democratic Primary Saiki once again faced Kim Coco Iwamoto for the nomination. Due to redistricting Saiki was placed in the 25th District which contain Ala Moana and Kakaako. Saiki narrowly won with 51% of the vote. He faced Rob Novak in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Scott Saiki | Script error: No such module "string". | Script error: No such module "Percentage". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Kim Coco Iwamoto | Script error: No such module "string". | Script error: No such module "Percentage". | |
| Total votes | Script error: No such module "string". | 100% | ||
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2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Kim Coco Iwamoto | Script error: No such module "string". | Script error: No such module "Percentage". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Scott Saiki | Script error: No such module "string". | Script error: No such module "Percentage". | |
| Total votes | Script error: No such module "string". | 100% | ||
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References
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External links
- Hawaii House of Representatives - Scott Saiki official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Scott K. Saiki (HI) profile
- Follow the Money - Scott Saiki
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- 1964 births
- Asian American and Pacific Islander state legislators in Hawaii
- Democratic Party members of the Hawaii House of Representatives
- 21st-century members of the Hawaii State Legislature
- Hawaii politicians of Japanese descent
- Living people
- Speakers of the Hawaii House of Representatives
- 20th-century members of the Hawaii State Legislature
- 20th-century Asian-American politicians
- 21st-century Asian-American politicians