Kaniela Ing
August 11, 2018
Education
University of Hawaii, Manoa, 2010
Kaniela Ing is a former Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 2012 to 2018.
Ing was a Democratic candidate for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House. Ing lost the primary on August 11, 2018.
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Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
| • Higher Education |
| • Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs, Chair |
| • Public Safety |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ing served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Energy & Environmental Protection |
| • Higher Education |
| • Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs, Chair |
| • Water & Land |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ing served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance |
| • Labor & Public Employment |
| • Public Safety, Vice Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
Ed Case defeated Cam Cavasso, Michelle Rose Tippens, Zachary Burd, and Calvin Griffin in the general election for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on November 6, 2018.
General election for U.S. House Hawaii District 1
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ed Case (D) | 73.1 | 134,650 | |
| Cam Cavasso (R) | 23.1 | 42,498 | ||
| Michelle Rose Tippens (L) | 1.9 | 3,498 | ||
| Zachary Burd (G) | 1.2 | 2,214 | ||
| Calvin Griffin (Nonpartisan) | 0.7 | 1,351 | ||
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 184,211 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on August 11, 2018.
Democratic primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ed Case | 40.0 | 47,482 | |
| Doug Chin | 25.5 | 30,283 | ||
| Donna Kim | 18.2 | 21,554 | ||
| Kaniela Ing | 6.3 | 7,531 | ||
| Beth Fukumoto | 6.3 | 7,473 | ||
| Ernest Y. Martin | 3.2 | 3,827 | ||
| Sam Puletasi | 0.4 | 519 | ||
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 118,669 | |||
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Republican primary election
Cam Cavasso defeated Raymond Vinole in the Republican primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1 on August 11, 2018.
Republican primary for U.S. House Hawaii District 1
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cam Cavasso | 81.8 | 10,552 | |
| Raymond Vinole | 18.2 | 2,340 | ||
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 12,892 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Calvin Griffin defeated John Cipolla in the nonpartisan primary
Green primary election
Zachary Burd was unopposed in the Green Party primary
Libertarian primary election
Michelle Rose Tippens was unopposed in the Libertarian primary.
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 Kaniela Ing defeated Daniel Pekus in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 11 general election.[1]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 11 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kaniela Ing Incumbent |
70.00% | 5,835 | |
| Republican | Daniel Pekus | 30.00% | 2,501 | |
| Total Votes | 8,336 | |||
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Kaniela Ing defeated Deidre Tegarden in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 11 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Kaniela Ing Incumbent |
63.46% | 2,117 | |
| Democratic | Deidre Tegarden | 36.54% | 1,219 | |
| Total Votes | 3,336 | |||
Daniel Pekus ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 11 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 11 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Daniel Pekus (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 Kaniela Ing defeated Marie Minichino in the Democratic primary and defeated Pat Brock (L) in the general election.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kaniela Ing Incumbent |
78.3% | 4,926 | |
| Libertarian | Pat Brock | 21.7% | 1,362 | |
| Total Votes | 6,288 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Kaniela Ing Incumbent |
87.1% | 2,345 |
| Marie Minichino | 12.9% | 346 |
| Total Votes | 2,691 | |
2012
Ing won election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 11. Ing defeated Netra Halperin, Colin Hanlon and Joseph Bertram III in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated incumbent George Fontaine (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kaniela Ing |
63.5% | 4,814 | |
| Republican | George Fontaine Incumbent | 36.5% | 2,772 | |
| Total Votes | 7,586 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Kaniela Ing |
45% | 1,108 |
| Netra Halperin | 27.7% | 682 |
| Colin Hanlon | 14.1% | 347 |
| Joseph Bertram III | 13.2% | 324 |
| Total Votes | 2,461 | |
Campaign themes
2018
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Homelessness, Affordable Housing We were once a state that not only took care of everyday people, but made sure that they felt accomplished. Today, high costs and housing are out of control. Working families are being squeezed out, and our children are moving away in search of opportunity. In Congress, Kaniela's #1 priority will to be lower Hawaii's cost of living, reshape the rigged economy, and allow our children to thrive on our islands. Get Big Money Out of Politics People are waking up to the fact that money has corrupted our democracy and has concentrated too much power in too few hands. Kaniela is the only candidate who does not accept money from DC lobbyists or corporations, so you know he will always side with the people and never sell out. Kaniela puts people over corporate profits and will fight to ban corporate PACs and repeal citizens united. Medicare-for-all Rather than stripping healthcare from 30 million Americans like Donald Trump and the GOP, Kaniela believes everyone should have access to affordable healthcare through a single-payer medicare-for-all system. Its time has come. Tuition-free College A generation ago, a student could effectively "work her way through college." This is no longer the case. Kaniela believes that in today's economy, universal access to quality education must start at pre-k and continue through college. Kaniela championed free community college in the Legislature, and will champion tuition-free college in Congress. Women's Rights Kaniela is the candidate with the absolute strongest record on women's health and equality. In Congress, Kaniela will fight to protect reproductive rights, fund Planned Parenthood, strengthen Title IX, enact paid family leave, and demand equal pay for equal work. He identifies as pro-feminist and firmly pro-choice. 100% Renewable by 2035 In the legislature, Kaniela has demonstrated the courage to take on energy monopolies to support solar proliferation and energy innovation. In Congress, he will fight to commit our nation to a 100% renewable energy goal in order to save our planet from climate change and put millions of rural Americans back to work. Hawaii's groundbreaking law is already attracting hundreds of high-tech and manufacturing jobs. $15 Living Wage and a Union FDR said that "employers who cannot afford to pay their employees a living wage cannot afford to do business in America." Kaniela will fight to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour (tied to inflation), restore this great tradition, and ensure employee bargaining rights with a new New Deal. A Real Infrastructure Plan In the legislature, Kaniela fought to build truly affordable homes and projects that benefit everyone, not just luxury high-rises for internationally wealthy elites. In Congress, Kaniela will champion a $3 trillion infrastructure plan to create high wage jobs and ensure that no project will break the backs of Hawaii residents ever again. Criminal Justice Reform Our criminal justice system is over-crowded, disproportionately locks up Native Hawaiians, exports residents to for-profit prisons on the mainland, and is extremely costly to Hawaii taxpayers. A paradigm shift is needed to tie funding to good outcomes like less recidivism rather than beds filled, expand justice reinvestment, ban private prisons, and holistically reform bail, parole, and sentencing. End Reckless Wars When did "peace" become a four-letter word? It's past time we stop all counterproductive regime-change wars, reign in military spending and no-bid contractors, foster diplomacy around the world, restore sensible foreign policy, and invest more resources here at home. LGBTQ+ Rights Kaniela made waves with the heartfelt speech he delivered in 2013 to help win marriage equality in Hawaii (seen here). But LGBTQ+ rights are about so much more. In Congress, Kaniela will fight to end conversion therapy, expand transgender rights, and prohibit any form of discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation. Love always wins. Universal Basic Income Automation and globalization are already disrupting our economy, and we must act quickly and explore innovative solutions to build a future economy that leaves no one behind. Studies and pilots demonstrate that a $1000/month basic income to every resident would grow the American economy by $2.5 trillion. Empower Workers Our forebearers protested, striked, and even died for fair working conditions in Hawaii. If not for their struggle, Hawaii's Democratic Party would not be as strong as it is today. In Congress, Kaniela will fight to end Taft-Hartley, pass a national card check bill, and enshrine the rights to unionize, collectively bargain, and strike into law. A Job Guarantee When FDR proposed a job guarantee of sorts, America nearly hit 100% employment. Today, there is more than enough work for every citizen--bridges to build, roads to repair, children to teach, trees to plant--but the market simply does not meet the demand. In Congress, Kaniela will explore bold ideas like livable jobs as a human right. Net Neutrality Giant corporations should not be able to control what you can and cannot access online. Kaniela will fight to keep the internet open and available to all. Common-Sense Gun Control In the legislature, Kaniela has successfully fought to ban bump stocks and keep guns out of the hands of terrorists, stalkers, and domestic abusers. In Congress, he will fight to ban AR-15's, strengthen mental health services, ban bump stocks, close gun-show loopholes, and enact background checks to keep our children safe from school shootings. GMO-Labeling and Pesticides In the legislature, Kaniela has fought to legalize industrial hemp, and has been a leading advocate for mandatory labeling of genetically engineered (GE) food, pesticide disclosure and bufferzones, and common-sense regulation of harmful chemicals like Glysophate. In Congress, he will continue to be a champion for small farmers and regenerative, organic agriculture. Native Hawaiian Issues The US overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893 is a great injustice. As Hawaiian Affairs Chair in the State House, Kaniela has been a champion for native causes. In Congress, he will continue our fight to ensure true self-determination and protect our sacred places, cultural heritage, and natural resources. (Watch Kaniela stand up to a billionaire to keep Hawaiian lands in Hawaiian hands here) Support our Veterans As a nation, we owe a great debt to our veterans. It is an obligation and responsibility that Kaniela takes very seriously. He will fight to ensure that veterans will receive the adequate and timely services they deserve, and never vote to send our troops into unnecessary, reckless wars of choice. Civil Liberties Rather than expanding the government's ability to control dissent like Donald Trump and the GOP, Kaniela will fight to protect our civil liberties, expand our freedom from oppression, and reign in the NSA’s mass collection of every American’s data. Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis More and more states are allowing adults to responsibly use cannabis. Evidence now shows that this has generated billions of dollars in tax revenue, reduced mass incarceration, and has saved lives by presenting a legal alternative to more harmful substances. In Congress, Kaniela will fight to declassify cannabis as a schedule-one substance. Expand Voting Access When the GOP tried to roll back the Voting Rights Act in 2014, Kaniela wrote and passed bills to expand voting access in Hawaii through same-day and online voter registration. In Congress, Kaniela will continue his fight to protect and expand voting rights, implement automatic voter registration, and promote civic engagement on all levels. Immigration Reform Under the Trump administration and a GOP Congress, immigrants face their greatest threats in a generation. In Congress, Kaniela will fight to protect the rights of all immigrants in America. Oppose Bad Trade Deals Global trade deals like the TPP and NAFTA are supposed to streamline trade and lower costs for everyday people. However, these deals tend to go awry when lobbyists get their hands on them behind closed doors and chock them full of sweetheart deals for billionaire corporations. In Congress, Kaniela will call for transparency and fairness in all global trade deals to make sure they represent Hawaii's best interest. COFA migration Back in 1996, Congress passed harmful legislation that took away federal Medicaid benefits for migrants from Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands. In Congress, Kaniela will fight to ensure justice for one of Hawaii's most vulnerable communities. Reform Wall Street Our financial sector used to help entreprenuers grow their businesses. But a lack of protections have allowed bankers to become the takers, while businesses struggle to remain the makers. Following Senator Warren's lead, Kaniela will stand up and speak out against the Wall Street casino, break up Big Banks, end anti-business stock buybacks, and reinstate the Glass-Steagall Act. Innovation & Small Business The greatest threat to American innovation, small business, and a resilient economy is the monopolization of industries. The GOP's pro-oligarchy (big-business-only) agenda has given multi-national corporations the market power to drive up prices, pay starvation wages, and ship jobs overseas. Kaniela will lead the fight to break-up monopolies, bring jobs home, open up markets to young entrepreneurs, and give small business owners a fighting chance. Expand Social Security Kaniela was raised to always care for the elderly and our Kupuna. In the legislature, Kaniela successfully fought to help fund our nation's first family caregiver program. In Congress, Kaniela will fight to "scrap the cap" so that millionaires and billionaires pay Social Security taxes on more than just the first $118,500 of their income and everyday workers receive thousands more per year. Impeach Donald Trump Donald Trump is an affront to the values we hold dear in Hawaii. We're pulling America back from the past, when we should be looking to the future. Kaniela will champion the impeachment of Donald Trump, so we can focus on progress beyond resistance (see above). In Congress, Kaniela will be an ambassador of tolerance, diversity, and aloha.[10] |
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| —Ing for Congress[11] | ||
2016
Ing's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Save 600 HC&S Jobs, Keep Maui Green:
Getting Big Money Out of Politics:
Environmental Stewardship:
Equal Pay and Paid Family Leave:
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| —Kaniela Ing, [12] | ||
2012
Ing's campaign website listed the following issues:[13]
- Education and Opportunity: Collaboration, Charter Schools, & Reform of the DOE
- Excerpt: "Public education is a vital investment for Hawaii’s future, and must remain a priority in our legislature. Our goal should be to provide every child, irrespective of socio-economic or geographical background, with the best education we can."
- Success in a Globalized Economy: Revisiting our Tax Code, Protecting Working Families, & Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
- Excerpt: "Globalization has evolved in a big way and technology will continue advancing rapidly; Hawaii must not fall behind. I will support policy and programs that encourage innovation in technology and business, especially for local entrepreneurs with vision for our future. I am pro-labor, pro-small business, and pro-tax reevaluation."
- Affordable Housing: Responsible Development, Infrastructure, & Support for Families
- Excerpt: "We need to ensure that while some growth may be inevitable, it is done responsibly and at a sustainable pace. We need to think beyond quick, short-term dollars and recognize the long-term effects of every project–whether it be a big box mall complex or public housing. Spiking property taxes followed by hard-working families losing their homes can be prevented if we plan ahead."
- Land, Water, and Energy: Watershed allocation, responsible adoption of renewable practices, and the environment.
- Excerpt: "I prioritize preserving our islands’ limited resources for use by future generations by encouraging renewable energy practices. This will start by transitioning Hawai‘i from having been the most oil-dependent state in the nation, towards becoming a world-wide leader in sustainable and renewable energy practices."
- Fair and Responsive Government: Money in Politics, Responsiveness, & Clean Elections
- Excerpt: "I support a comprehensive public funding option for Hawaii elections, similar to the proven-successful Arizona model, to give voters an option to elect candidates who are absolutely free from outside influence. I further vow to protect Hawaii law that prevents 'pay-to-play' preference in government contracts given to companies that contribute to certain campaigns."
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. House Hawaii District 1 | Lost primary | $410,419 | $402,343 |
| 2016 | Hawaii House of Representatives, District 11 | Won | $76,027 | N/A** |
| 2014 | Hawaii House of Representatives, District 11 | Won | $22,305 | N/A** |
| 2012 | Hawaii State House, District 11 | Won | $38,439 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $547,190 | $402,343 | ||
| Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2018
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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2015
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2014
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2013
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See also
- Hawaii's 1st Congressional District election, 2018
- Hawaii House of Representatives
- Hawaii House Committees
- Hawaii House of Representatives District 11
- Hawaii State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Campaign Facebook page
- Campaign Twitter
- Campaign LinkedIn
- Profile from Open States
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "General Election 2016 - State of Hawaii – Statewide November 8, 2016," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 State of Hawaii, "2016 Candidate Report," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 2012 General election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Ing for Congress, "Bold Vision," accessed June 13, 2018]
- ↑ Kaniela Ing, "Vision," accessed July 13, 2016
- ↑ Kaniela Ing, "Policy," accessed September 27, 2012
- ↑ 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
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