Mark M. Nakashima (March 27, 1963 – July 11, 2024) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2008, and represented the first district, including Hamakua, North Hilo, and South Hilo. After obtaining a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 1988, he taught at Castle High School and Olomana School's Alder Street Detention Home before transferring back to his alma mater, Honokaa High & Intermediate School. From 1993 until his election to the state legislature, he worked for the Hawaii State Teachers Association, the state affiliate of the National Education Association.[1]

Mark Nakashima
Vice Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives
In office
January 17, 2018 – January 2021
Preceded byJohn Mizuno
Succeeded byJohn Mizuno
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
November 8, 2008 – July 11, 2024
Preceded byDwight Takamine
Succeeded byMatthias Kusch
Personal details
Born(1963-03-27)March 27, 1963
Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.
DiedJuly 11, 2024(2024-07-11) (aged 61)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Honokaa, Hawaii, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
ProfessionLegislator (full time)

While in office, Nakashima helped to raise the minimum wage.[2] He died in Honolulu on July 11, 2024, at the age of 61.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Mark M. Nakashima (D)*". Honolulu Star-Advertiser Elections. 2014-10-15. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
  2. ^ Burnett, John (2018-07-31). "State House District 1: Incumbent to face first-time candidate". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
  3. ^ Tsai, Michael (July 11, 2024). "Rep. Mark Nakashima dead at 61". Spectrum News. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Hawaiʻi Island Rep. Mark Nakashima dies at 61
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