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.

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

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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