Jackson Sayama

Jackson Sayama
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 21st district
20th (2020–2022)
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 3, 2020
Preceded byCalvin Say
Personal details
Born1996 or 1997 (age 29–30)
PartyDemocratic
EducationNew York University Shanghai

Jackson Doshin Sayama is an American politician who is currently the Hawaii state representative in Hawaii's 21st district.

When he was elected at the age of 23, he was the second youngest-ever member of the state House of Representatives after Tulsi Gabbard who was elected at the age of 21 in 2002.

Early life and education

A fourth-generation Japanese-American, Sayama attended the Punahou School, graduating in 2015. Sayama attended New York University Shanghai, graduating in 2019 with a degree in Chinese Global Studies. He is currently attending the University of Hawaiʻi, where he intends to get a Master of Public Administration degree.

Political career

Sayama won the 21st district seat of the Hawaii House of Representatives after longtime incumbent Democrat Calvin Say retired to run for Honolulu City Council. He won the election in 2020 against Republican candidate Julia Allen, 74.6% to 25.4%.

Sayama is currently running for the 10th district of the Hawaii State Senate after defeating incumbent Les Ihara Jr. in the 2026 Hawaii Senate election.

Electoral history

Hawaii 20th State Representative District Democratic Primary, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackson Sayama 2,511 32.32
Democratic Derek A. Turbin 2,328 29.97
Democratic Rebecca P. "Becky" Gardner 1,991 25.63
Democratic Jay I. Ishibashi 939 12.09
Total votes 7,769 100.0
Hawaii 20th State Representative District General Election, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackson Sayama 9,235 74.64
Republican Julia E. Allen 3,138 25.36
Total votes 12,373 100.0
Hawaii 21st State Representative District Democratic Primary, 2022
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackson Sayama (incumbent) 5,271 100.0
Total votes 5,271 100.0
Hawaii 21st State Representative District General Election, 2022
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackson Sayama (incumbent) 6,571 73.98
Republican Julia E. Allen 2,311 26.02
Total votes 8,882 100.0
Hawaii 21st State Representative District Democratic Primary, 2024
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackson Sayama (incumbent) 3,952 100.0
Total votes 3,952 100.0
Hawaii 21st State Representative District General Election, 2024
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackson Sayama (incumbent) 8,121 76.5
Republican Joelle Seashell 2,491 23.5
Total votes 10,620 100.0
Hawaii 10th State Senate District Democratic Primary, 2026
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackson Sayama 5,454 66.2
Democratic Les Ihara Jr. (incumbent) 2,781 33.8
Total votes 8,235 100.0

References

  1. ↑ "Jackson Sayama '19 Wins Election for Hawai'i State House of Representatives". shanghai.nyu.edu. November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Meet Jackson". Jackson Sayama. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  3. ↑ "List of Endowed Funds | Punahou School". www.punahou.edu. Retrieved November 24, 2021. From the time Etsuo worked in Old School Hall when the Army Corps of Engineers occupied campus during World War II, up to the present day, Punahou has played a central role in the lives of Sayama family members. Nine grandchildren... Jackson Sayama '15 and Richard Sayama '15 – graduated from Punahou...
  4. ↑ "NYU Shanghai Sophomore Wins FAIT Fellowship and Future US Diplomatic Placement". MEET NYU. July 29, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Jackson Sayama '19 Wins Election for Hawai'i State House of Representatives". shanghai.nyu.edu. November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  6. ↑ Jedra, Christina (May 29, 2020). "Calvin Say Leaving Long-Held House Seat For Council Run". Honolulu Civil Beat.
  7. ↑ "Jackson Sayama '19 Wins Election for Hawai'i State House of Representatives". NyuShanghai. July 17, 2021.
  8. ↑ Blair, Chad (June 3, 2026). "Hot Races For Congress, Lieutenant Governor Top Hawaiʻi Primary". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Primary Election 2020 – State of Hawaii – Statewide August 8, 2020 Summary Report" (PDF). Hawaii Office of Elections. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  10. ↑ "General Election 2020 – State of Hawaii – Statewide November 3, 2020 Summary Report" (PDF). Hawaii Office of Elections. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Primary Election 2022 – State of Hawaii – Statewide August 13, 2022 Summary Report" (PDF). Hawaii Office of Elections. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  12. ↑ "General Election 2022 – State of Hawaii – Statewide November 8, 2022 Summary Report" (PDF). Hawaii Office of Elections. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Primary Election 2024 – State of Hawaii – Statewide August 11, 2024 Summary Report" (PDF). Hawaii Office of Elections. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  14. ↑ "General Election 2024 – State of Hawaii – Statewide November 6, 2024 Summary Report" (PDF). Hawaii Office of Elections. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Jackson Sayama". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 9, 2026.