Jackson D. Sayama is an American politician who is currently the Hawaii state representative in Hawaii's 21st district.
Education
A fourth-generation Japanese-American, Sayama attended the Punahou School, graduating in 2015. Sayama attended New York University Shanghai, graduating in 2019 with a degree in Chinese Global Studies. He is currently attending the University of Hawaiʻi, where he intends to get a Master of Public Administration degree.
Political career
He won the seat after longtime incumbent Democrat Calvin Say retired to run for Honolulu City Council. He won election in 2020 against Republican candidate Julia Allen, 74.6% to 25.4%.
References
American politicians of Japanese descent
Living people
Hawaii politicians of Japanese descent
Democratic Party members of the Hawaii House of Representatives
21st-century American politicians
Year of birth missing (living people)