

Jenna Takenouchi
- House: 2022-present
News coverage of Jenna Takenouchi
Jenna Takenouchi is vice chair of the influential House Finance Committee although she is only in her second term in the Legislature. She previously worked in public relations and provided administrative support in the telecommunications field.
She attended Pauoa Elementary, Kawananakoa Middle and Roosevelt High schools, and she holds a bachelorâs degree in English from the University of HawaiÊ»i MÄnoa and a masterâs degree in library and information science from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.
Takenouchi, who represents Pacific Heights, Nuâuanu and Liliha, is an official with the Democratic Party of HawaiÊ»i.
Bill Activity
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Of 18 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 18 bills: 1 passed, 0 failed, and 17 are currently pending.
Alignment Meter
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Financials
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Election
This display shows money given directly to the incumbentâs campaign committee (NOTE: The industry categories for donors come from Open Secrets, a nonpartisan research organization for campaign finance. Some contributions are âuncoded,â meaning they have not been assigned to an industry sector. As a result, the total for each sector is also an estimate).
Agriculture
Candidate Contributions
Communications & Electronics
Construction
Energy & Natural Resources
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
General Business
Health
Ideology/Single Issue
Labor
Lawyers & Lobbyists
Transportation
Uncoded
Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $4000 for the Senate and $2000 for the house.
16.0% lower than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
61.0% higher than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
15.0% lower than the average legislators
This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
Influence
There are two categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel.
Policy
Bills Authored by Jenna Takenouchi
Committees
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Hearings
Featured Comments
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District
Previous Election (2024):
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