Mark Hashem | |
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![]() Hashem in 2023 | |
Member of the HawaiiHouseofRepresentatives from the 19th district 18th (2010–2022) | |
Assumed office November 2, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Lyla Berg |
Personal details | |
Born | Hokkaido,Japan | March 3,1968
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Pacific University Hokkaido University (MA) |
Mark Jun Hashem [1] (born March 3,1968) [2] is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since November 2,2010,currently representing District 19. [3]
Hashem was born in Hokkaido,Japan,and moved to Hawaiʻi at the age of 3. [2] He is of Lebanese and Japanese descent on his mother's side. [4] He graduated from McKinley High School in 1986,then earned a bachelor's degree from Pacific University in 1992 and a Master of Arts from Hokkaido University. [5]
While attending Hokkaido University,Hashem operated an elementary English school and founded NineBall Billiards Japan,a billiards supply network in Sapporo. He then worked for state representative Kyle Yamashita as a legislative aide. [5]