Scott Saiki

Scott Kazuo Saiki (born July 17, 1964) is an American attorney and politician. He has served as a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the state's 26th district. He served as majority leader from 2013 to 2017 and as speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2017 to 2024.

In the 2024 primary election, Saiki lost his seat in a close race with Kim Coco Iwamoto.

Early life and education Saiki was born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i on July 17, 1964 and grew up in Kailua, Hawaii. He attended Hawaii Baptist Academy in Honolulu.

Saiki earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and a Juris Doctor from the William S. Richardson School of Law in 1991. In 1988, he was a student intern for U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka. As a law student, he advocated for requiring students to complete a pro bono program.

Early career After graduating from law school, Saiki worked as an attorney, practicing disability law and personal injury litigation.

Personal life Saiki enjoys swimming. He and his wife Patsy have a cat, Emi.

Electoral history 2014 Election box begin no change title =Hawaii’s 26th District House of Representatives election, 2014

2018 In the 2018 election, Saiki once again ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and general election.

2020

2022 In the 2022 Democratic Primary Saiki once again faced Kim Coco Iwamoto for the nomination. Due to redistricting Saiki was placed in the 25th District which contain Ala Moana and Kakaako. Saiki narrowly won with 51% of the vote. He faced Rob Novak in the general election.

2024