Luke Evslin

Democrat, State House of Representatives

District 16, Kauaʻi

Time in office:

House: 2023-present

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Bio

Luke Evslin represents Wailua, Hanamā‘ulu, Kapaia, Līhu‘e and Puhi. He grew up in Wailua and he currently lives in Līhu‘e. In 2023, Evslin was appointed by Gov. Josh Green to represent his district. He is chair of the House Housing Committee.

Prior to the Legislature, Evslin served four years on the Kaua’i County Council. He co-founded a Kailua-based outrigger canoe manufacturing company, taught high school civics, American government, and Hawaiian history, and worked as a columnist where he focused on land use and energy. He is a graduate of Kaua’i High School and the University of Hawaiʻi and he has a master’s degree in Public Administration with a certificate in public policy from the University of Southern California.

Evslin is a canoe paddler, photographer and hiker.

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Bill Activity

Of 86 bills:

6 Passed

0 Failed

80 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 86 bills: 6 passed, 0 failed, and 80 are currently pending.

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Financials

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Election

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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.

Total

$19.8K

64.0% 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.

Total

$879.0

64.0% higher than the average legislators

Grand Total for Elections

$20.7K

63.0% 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.

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