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Denny Coffman

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Denny Coffman
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 5th district
6th (2008–2012)
In office
November 4, 2008 – December 20, 2013
Preceded byJosh Green
Succeeded byRichard Creagan
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Websitedennycoffman.org

Denny Coffman[1] is an American politician and former Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives who represented District 5 until his resignation on December 20, 2013.[2] Prior to reapportionment, Coffman served from 2008 until 2012 representing District 6.

Education

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Coffman earned his associate degree in data processing and his bachelor's degree in business administration.

Elections

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  • 2012 Redistricted to District 5, and with Democratic Representative Bob Herkes running for Hawaii Senate, Coffman won the August 11, 2012 Democratic Primary with 2,462 votes (55.9%),[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 5,464 votes (63.2%) against Republican nominee Dave Bateman.[4]
  • 2010 Coffman was unopposed for the September 18, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 2,490 votes,[5] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 3,538 votes (49.8%) against Republican nominee Rebecca Leau.[6]
  • 2008 When Democratic Representative Josh Green ran for Hawaii Senate and left the District 6 seat open, Coffman won the three-way September 20, 2008 Democratic Primary with 1,426 votes (39.2%),[7] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 4,520 votes (47.6%) against Republican nominee Andy Smith.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Denny Coffman". Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii State Legislature. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  2. ^ "Rep. Denny Coffman resigns from office". West Hawaii Today. 10 December 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  3. ^ "Primary Election 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide August 11, 2012" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  4. ^ "Hawaii General 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 6, 2012" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  5. ^ "Primary Election 2010 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 18, 2010" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  6. ^ "General Election - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 2, 2010" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  7. ^ "Primary Election 2008 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 20, 2008" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  8. ^ "General Election - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 4, 2008" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
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