Adrian Tam (House District 0024)

Adrian Kar-Tsing Tam is a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 22 . Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, he is the only openly gay member of the Hawaii State Legislature and a member of the Progressive Legislative Caucus. Notable achievements include defeating a 16-year incumbent in the 2020 Democratic primary, serving as interim Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaii , and chairing the House Committee on Tourism since 2024. In 2025, he co-sponsored SB 1571, which reformed the Hawaii Tourism Authority into an advisory board amid public concerns. He has secured over $70 million in capital improvement projects, authored bills on tax transparency and homeless minors, and led legislative responses to issues like the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Kalani High School; earned a bachelor's degree in History from Pennsylvania State University.
• Early Career: Licensed real estate agent in Hawaii; worked as a temporary hire at the Hawaii State House in 2016 and as legislative manager for Senator Stanley Chang , contributing to laws on housing, education, public health, homelessness, Section 8 insurance, the State Youth Commission, and a ban on conversion therapy for minors.
• Political Roles: Elected to Hawaii House District 22 in 2020; vice chair of committees on Health, Human Services, & Homelessness and Culture, Arts, & International Affairs; member of the House Finance Committee; board member of Young Progressives Demanding Action and former vice-president of the Taiwanese American Professionals.