Mark Hashem

Mark Hashem
Hashem in 2023
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 19th district
18th (2010–2022)
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 2, 2010
Preceded byLyla Berg
Personal details
Born (1968-03-03) March 3, 1968 (age 58)
Hokkaido, Japan
PartyDemocratic
EducationPacific University
Hokkaido University (MA)

Mark Jun Hashem (born March 3, 1968) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since November 2, 2010, currently representing District 19.

Early life and education

Hashem was born in Hokkaido, Japan, and moved to Hawaiʻi at the age of 3. He is of Lebanese and Japanese descent on his mother's side. He graduated from McKinley High School in 1986, then earned a bachelor's degree from Pacific University in 1992 and a Master of Arts from Hokkaido University.

Career

While attending Hokkaido University, Hashem operated an elementary English school and founded NineBall Billiards Japan, a billiards supply network in Sapporo. He then worked for state representative Kyle Yamashita as a legislative aide.

Elections

References

  1. ↑ "Mark Jun Hashem's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Mark Hashem's Hawaii House District 18 Survey". Honolulu Civil Beat. September 17, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Representative Mark J. Hashem". Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii State Legislature. Archived from the original on September 30, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  4. ↑ Blair, Chad (September 15, 2011). "Most Hawaii State House Reps on Facebook". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Kakesako, Gregg (October 19, 2010). "Political newcomers seek East Oahu seat". Honoluli Star-Adviser. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Primary Election 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide August 11, 2012" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 3. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Hawaii General 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 6, 2012" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Primary Election 2010 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 18, 2010" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 3. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  9. ↑ "General Election - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 2, 2010" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved November 26, 2013.