Clift Tsuji
Clift Tsuji was a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2004 to 2016. He died from a heart attack on November 15, 2016.[1]
Biography
Tsuji's professional experience included serving as Vice President of the Hilo Candy Company from 2003-2004, Senior Vice President of Central Pacific Bank from 1969-2003 and Program Director for KIPA Radio from 1966 to 1969.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Tsuji served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Economic Development & Business |
| • Education |
| • Higher Education |
| • Tourism |
| • Veterans, Military, International Affairs, Culture and the Arts |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tsuji served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Economic Development & Business, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tsuji served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Economic Revitalization & Business |
| • International Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Tourism |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tsuji served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Economic Revitalization, Business & Military Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Tourism, Culture & International Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Hawaii House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Clift Tsuji defeated Grace Dei Larson in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 2 general election.[3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 2 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Clift Tsuji Incumbent | |
| Nonpartisan | Grace Dei Larson | |
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||
Incumbent Clift Tsuji defeated Janis Cowser and Jonathan Wong in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 2 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Clift Tsuji Incumbent |
78.08% | 4,918 | |
| Democratic | Janis Cowser | 2.57% | 162 | |
| Democratic | Jonathan Wong | 19.35% | 1,219 | |
| Total Votes | 6,299 | |||
2014
Elections for the Hawaii House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Clifton K. Tsuji defeated Edwin L.P. Miranda in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Clifton K. Tsuji Incumbent |
87.2% | 5,258 |
| Edwin L.P. Miranda | 12.8% | 775 |
| Total Votes | 6,033 | |
2012
Tsuji won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 2. He ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9]
2010
Tsuji won re-election to the 3rd District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Tsuji defeated Tania Cortez-Camero (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 3 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Clift Tsuji (D)
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6,917 | 78.7% | ||
| Tania Cortez-Camero (R) | 1,346 | 15.3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tsuji won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 3rd District, defeating Deirdre Tavares (R). Tsuji received 7,958 votes in the election while Tavares received 1,413 votes.[11] Tsuji raised $66,494 for his campaign; Tavares raised $3,986.[12]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 3 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Clift Tsuji (D)
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7,958 | 79.7% | ||
| Deirdre Tavares (R) | 1,413 | 14.2% | ||
| Blank | 613 | 6.1% | ||
| Over | 1 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 15 to July 10.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to Hawaiian interests.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 16 through May 2.
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2018
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In 2018, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 17 through May 3.
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2017
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In 2017, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 18 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from July 12 from July 20. The legislature held its first special session from August 28 to September 1. The legislature held its second special session from September 25 to September 26. The legislature held its third special session on November 14.
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2016
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In 2016, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 20 through May 5. The Legislature held a special session from July 12 from July 20.
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2015
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In 2015, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 21 through May 7.
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2014
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In 2014, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 15 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 3.
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Hawaii Grassroot Institute
The Grassroot Institute issued its 2010 Legislative Score Card that tallied the votes of Hawaii legislators and graded their votes based on the Institute's values of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government.[15] The Institute observed state legislators' votes on issues involving taxes, spending, scope of government, business climate and raids on special funds. Tsuji received a total score of 5%. Here are the scores Tsuji received based on specific categories.
| 2010 Hawaii House Legislative Scorecard | ||||||||
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| Taxes | Business climate | Spending | Individual liberty | Raids | Scope of government | |||
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |||
Personal
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Tsuji was a member of many organizations, including the Big Island Press Club, Business Education Partnership, Hilo Yacht Club, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii, and Pacific Tsunami Museum Board. Additionally, Tsuji served as Director of the Hawaii Island Japanese Community Association, Hawaii Shima Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, and Hilo Medical Center Foundation.
Recent news
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See also
- Hawaii House of Representatives
- Hawaii House Committees
- Hawaii House of Representatives District 2
- Hawaii State Legislature
External links
- Profile from the Hawaii House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Star Advertiser, "Big Island Rep. Clift Tsuji dies," November 15, 2016
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "General Election 2016 - State of Hawaii – Statewide November 8, 2016," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "2016 Candidate Report," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ Hawaii.gov, "Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ civilbeat.com, " Unofficial 2012 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Campaign funds," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, "2010 Legislative Score Card," accessed May 7, 2021
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| Preceded by - |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 2 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Chris Todd (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 3 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Richard Onishi (D) |
