Henry Aquino
2022 - Present
2028
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Henry Aquino (Democratic Party) is a member of the Hawaii State Senate, representing District 19. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 7, 2028.
Aquino (Democratic Party) won re-election to the Hawaii State Senate to represent District 19 outright in the Democratic primary on August 10, 2024, after the general election was canceled.
Biography
Henry Aquino was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Aquino graduated from Waipahu High School in 1995. He earned an associate degree in administration of justice from Honolulu Community College, a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Hawaii at West Oahu, and a master's degree in communication from Hawaii Pacific University.[1][2]
Aquino's career experience includes working as the executive director and a program coordinator with the Waipahu Community Association. He has served as the director of the Waipahu Community Foundation and the Leeward Oahu Lions Club.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Aquino was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Aquino was assigned to the following committees:
- House Transportation Committee, Chair
- Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
- House Housing Committee
2019-2020
Aquino was assigned to the following committees:
- Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
- House Housing Committee
- House Transportation Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Housing |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Aquino served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor & Public Employment |
| • Public Safety |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Aquino served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor & Public Employment |
| • Public Safety, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Aquino served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor & Public Employment, Chair |
| • Public Safety & Military Affairs |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Aquino served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Finance |
| • Labor & Public Employment |
| • Public Safety, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2024
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 19
Incumbent Henry Aquino won election outright in the Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 19 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Henry Aquino | 100.0 | 3,898 | |
| Total votes: 3,898 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
State Senate
See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2022
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 19
Henry Aquino won election outright against Roger Clemente in the Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 19 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Henry Aquino | 80.7 | 4,898 | |
| Roger Clemente | 19.3 | 1,173 | ||
| Total votes: 6,071 | ||||
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State House
Henry Aquino did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2020
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent Henry Aquino won election outright in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 38 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Henry Aquino | 100.0 | 3,114 | |
| Total votes: 3,114 | ||||
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2018
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Henry Aquino won election in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 38.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent Henry Aquino advanced from the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 38 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Henry Aquino | 100.0 | 2,549 | |
| Total votes: 2,549 | ||||
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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 Henry Aquino ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 38 general election.[3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 38 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Henry Aquino Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||
Incumbent Henry Aquino ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 38 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 38 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Henry Aquino Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 Henry J.C. Aquino defeated Alex M. Sonson in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Henry J.C. Aquino Incumbent |
67.4% | 2,316 |
| Alex M. Sonson | 32.6% | 1,119 |
| Total Votes | 3,435 | |
2012
Aquino won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 38. Aquino ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
2010
Aquino won re-election to the 35th District seat in 2010. Aquino defeated Inam Rahman in the September 18 primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Reginald Yago ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[11]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 35 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Henry Aquino (D)
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4,803 | 80.5% | ||
| Reginald Yago (R) | 948 | 15.9% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Aquino won election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 35th District, defeating Steven Antonio (R). Aquino received 5,566 votes in the election while Antonio received 998 votes.[12] Aquino raised $44,417 for his campaign; Antonio raised $125.[13]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 35 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Henry Aquino (D)
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5,566 | 80.7% | ||
| Steven Antonio (R) | 998 | 14.5% | ||
| Blank | 329 | 4.8% | ||
| Over | 3 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 17 to May 3. |
2023
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In 2023, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 18 to May 4. |
2022
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In 2022, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 19 to May 5. |
2021
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In 2021, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 20 to April 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 15 to July 10.
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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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Personal
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Aquino is a member of the Leeward Oahu Lions Club, Waipahu Community Coalition, Santanians of Oahu,
University of Hawaii - West Oahu, Waipahu Community Association, Democratic Party of Hawaii and Assistant Director of A.G.A.P.E Ministry of Hawaii-Pacific.[16]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Hawaii State Senate District 19 |
Officeholder Hawaii State Senate District 19 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Henry Aquino for Hawaii State Senate, "Meet Henry," accessed September 5, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hawaii State Legislature, "Representative Henry J.C. Aquino," accessed September 5, 2022
- ↑ 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 2012 Primary election results," 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kurt Fevella (R) |
Hawaii State Senate District 19 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 38 2012-2022 |
Succeeded by Lauren Cheape Matsumoto (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 35 2008-2012 |
Succeeded by - |
