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Cory Chun

Cory Chun

Dem

State Assembly · House District 35

573 Bills
1.8K Votes
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Biography

Cory Chun is a Democratic politician representing District 35 in the Hawaii House of Representatives, which includes areas like Pearl City, Waipahu, and Crestview. He won the seat in the 2022 election against Republican Josiah Araki and continues to serve, focusing on public service amid challenges like economic stability post-COVID-19. Notable achievements include serving as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Corrections, Military, and Veterans; membership on the Finance and Water & Land committees; and co-convener of the Legislative Kūpuna Caucus. He has extensive community involvement, including 15 years on the Waipahū Neighborhood Board , Hawaii Disability Rights Center, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network , Patient Advisory Committee at University of Hawai'i Cancer Center, Waikele Community Policy Team, and Pearl City Lions Club.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Attended ʻIolani School; earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communications from Gonzaga University; obtained a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law.
  • Political Experience: Worked on policy initiatives at the Honolulu City Council; elected to the Hawaii House in 2022; previously served on the Waipahū Neighborhood Board since 2007, including as Chair in 2021; involved in roles supporting people with disabilities and cancer patients.

Committees

3 assignments
Agriculture and Food Systems chair
Consumer Protection and Commerce member
Energy and Environmental Protection member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 35
Mailing
State Capitol Room 406, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813