Cindy Evans
Cindy Evans (Democratic Party) was a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 7. Evans assumed office in 2002. Evans left office in 2018.
Evans (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 7. Evans lost in the Democratic primary on August 11, 2018.
Evans served as majority floor leader from 2015 to May 2017 and as majority leader from May 2017 to October 2017.[1]
Biography
Evans previously worked for the Waikoloa Village Outdoor Circle from 2000-2002 and the Columbia Pacific Healthcare Sdn Bhd from 1996-1998, as a development executive in Malaysia from 1996-1998, for the Washington State Government from 1982-1995, and as a customer service representative with American Telephone and Telegraph from 1968-1981.[2]
Committee assignments
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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| • Energy & Environmental Protection |
| • Legislative Management |
| • Water & Land |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Evans served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy & Environmental Protection |
| • Legislative Management |
| • Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs |
| • Water & Land |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Evans served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Energy & Environmental Protection |
| • Tourism |
| • Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs |
| • Water & Land, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Evans served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Revitalization & Business |
| • International Affairs |
| • Tourism |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Evans served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Revitalization, Business & Military Affairs |
| • Legislative Management |
| • Tourism, Culture & International Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 7
David Tarnas defeated Tom Belekanich in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Tarnas (D)  | 76.9 | 6,584 |
 | Tom Belekanich (R) | 23.1 | 1,974 | |
| Total votes: 8,558 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 7
David Tarnas defeated incumbent Cindy Evans in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 7 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Tarnas | 53.7 | 2,904 |
 | Cindy Evans | 46.3 | 2,505 | |
| Total votes: 5,409 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 7
Tom Belekanich advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 7 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Belekanich | 100.0 | 713 |
| Total votes: 713 | |||
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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 Cindy Evans defeated Jeffrey Coakley in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 7 general election.[3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Cindy Evans Incumbent |
62.36% | 5,934 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Coakley | 37.64% | 3,581 | |
| Total Votes | 9,515 | |||
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Cindy Evans defeated David Tarnas in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 7 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Cindy Evans Incumbent |
52.11% | 2,232 | |
| Democratic | David Tarnas | 47.89% | 2,051 | |
| Total Votes | 4,283 | |||
Jeffrey Coakley ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 7 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Coakley (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 Cindy Evans was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Evans won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 7. She ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9]
2010
Evans won re-election. She defeated Maegan Macgregor in the primary on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Scott Henderson ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[10]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 7 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Cindy Evans (D)
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4,361 | 57.4% | ||
| Scott Henderson (R) | 2,860 | 37.7% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Evans won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 7th District, defeating Ronald Dela Cruz (R). Evans received 6,250 votes in the election while Dela Cruz received 3,017 votes.[11] Evans raised $23,213 for her campaign; Dela Cruz raised $6,224.[12]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 7 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Cindy Evans (D)
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6,250 | 62.1% | ||
| Ronald Dela Cruz (R) | 3,017 | 30.0% | ||
| Blank | 776 | 7.7% | ||
| Over | 15 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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At the time of her service in the state Senate, Evans was a member of the American Association of University Women, Family Support Services West Hawaii Board, Hawaii Association of Career and Technical Education Board, Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters and Waikoloa Village Outdoor Circle.
Recent news
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See also
- Hawaii House of Representatives
- Hawaii House Committees
- Hawaii House of Representatives District 7
- Hawaii State Legislature
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Cindy Evans on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Hawaii Tribune, "Evans resigns as state House majority leader: Nakashima named vice speaker in wake of rail bailout vote," October 5, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 State of Hawaii, "2016 Candidate Report," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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 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
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| Preceded by ' |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 7 2002–2018 |
Succeeded by David Tarnas (D) |
