Sean Quinlan (Democratic Party) is a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 47. He assumed office on November 8, 2016. His current term ends on November 8, 2022.
Quinlan (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 47. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. He advanced from the Democratic primary on August 13, 2022.
Biography[edit]
Sean Quinlan was born in Hong Kong in 1982. He attended George Mason University before leaving in his senior year to travel around China. His career experience includes interning with state Senator Gil Riviere.[1][2]
Committee assignments[edit]
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2021-2022
Quinlan was assigned to the following committees:
- Labor & Tourism Committee
- Economic Development Committee, Chair
- House Education Committee
- Higher Education & Technology Committee
2019-2020
Quinlan was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development Committee
- Labor & Tourism Committee
- Lower and Higher Education Committee, Vice Chair
2017 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Finance |
| • Housing |
| • Transportation, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation[edit]
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Elections[edit]
2022[edit]
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Sean Quinlan and Mark Talaeai are running in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 on November 8, 2022.
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Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Sean Quinlan advanced from the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 on August 13, 2022.
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Sean Quinlan |
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Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47
Mark Talaeai advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 on August 13, 2022.
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Mark Talaeai |
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1,493 |
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Total votes: 1,493 | |||
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2020[edit]
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Sean Quinlan defeated Boyd Ready in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 on November 3, 2020.
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Sean Quinlan (D) |
57.5
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5,425 |
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Boyd Ready (R)
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42.5
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4,007 | |
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Total votes: 9,432 | |||
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Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Sean Quinlan advanced from the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 on August 8, 2020.
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Sean Quinlan |
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2,153 |
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Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47
Boyd Ready advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 on August 8, 2020.
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Boyd Ready
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100.0
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941 |
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Total votes: 941 | |||
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2018[edit]
General election[edit]
Incumbent Sean Quinlan defeated Richard Fale in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 on November 6, 2018.
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47
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Sean Quinlan (D) |
58.5
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3,792 |
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Richard Fale (R) |
41.5
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2,690 | |
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Total votes: 6,482 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
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Democratic primary election[edit]
Incumbent Sean Quinlan advanced from the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 on August 11, 2018.
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47
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Sean Quinlan |
100.0
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2,314 |
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Total votes: 2,314 | |||
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Republican primary election[edit]
Richard Fale defeated Boyd Ready in the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 on August 11, 2018.
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 47
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Richard Fale |
58.6
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644 |
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Boyd Ready |
41.4
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455 | |
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Total votes: 1,099 | |||
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2016[edit]
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.
Sean Quinlan defeated incumbent Feki Pouha in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 general election.[3]
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sean Quinlan |
50.77% | 3,542 | |
| Republican | Feki Pouha Incumbent | 49.23% | 3,434 | |
| Total Votes | 6,976 | |||
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||||
Sean Quinlan ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 47 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sean Quinlan (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Feki Pouha defeated Toagaifasa Mataafa in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 47 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Feki Pouha Incumbent |
62.56% | 757 | |
| Republican | Toagaifasa Mataafa | 37.44% | 453 | |
| Total Votes | 1,210 | |||
Campaign themes[edit]
2022[edit]
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2020[edit]
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2016[edit]
Quinlan's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[6]
Infrastructure and roads
- Excerpt: "It's far past time to address our worsening traffic problem by building the Laniakea "wiggle road," or failing that reverting to some form of barrier system."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "It is imperative that we act to incentivize and encourage the success of local businesses and small farmers, such as bills that allow the selling of "value added" products at farm stands."
Affordable housing
- Excerpt: "A long term affordable housing plan focused on the specific needs and culture of Hawaii is key to providing housing, while still preserving open spaces and farmland."
Environment
- Excerpt: "We need to armor our coastline to protect our highway and prevent erosion, carefully consider the impact of development, and concentrate on restoring our native forests and protecting our unique plants and animals, which are essential to leaving a better Hawai'i for our keiki."
Cost of living
- Excerpt: "Lowering taxes for the middle class, while collecting a fair contribution from non-resident property owners and foreign real estate investors is a good start."
Campaign donors[edit]
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| Sean Quinlan campaign contribution history | |||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2018 | Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 | ✔ | $56,000 |
| 2016 | Hawaii House of Representatives, District 47 | ✔ | $38,165 |
| Grand total raised | $94,165 | ||
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2018
| Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 2018 election - Campaign Contributions | |
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| Top individual contributors to Sean Quinlan's campaign in 2018 | |
| QUINLAN, WILLIAM J (BILL) | $20,000.00 |
| QUINLAN, RITA C | $20,000.00 |
| BUCK, CHAD STEPHANIE | $2,000.00 |
| BROWN, SHARON S | $300.00 |
| MORRIS, GEORGE (RED) ARTHUR | $250.00 |
| Total Raised in 2018 | $56,000.00 |
| Source: Follow the Money | |
2016[edit]
Quinlan won election to the Hawaii House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Quinlan raised a total of $38,165.
| Hawaii House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Sean Quinlan (Hawaii)'s campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Quinlan, Rita | $12,000 | |||
| Quinlan, William J (Bill) | $9,810 | |||
| Chang, Amie | $2,000 | |||
| Chang, Philip | $2,000 | |||
| Han, Jeffrey | $2,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $38,165 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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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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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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See also[edit]
2022 Elections
External links[edit]
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Candidate Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 |
Officeholder Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 |
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Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Sean Quinlan's Biography," accessed October 25, 2019
- ↑ Sean Quinlan 2020 campaign website, "About," accessed March 16, 2021
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Sean Quinlan 47, "The issues," accessed October 5, 2016
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| Preceded by Feki Pouha (R) |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 47 2016-Present |
Succeeded by - |
