Charles T. Ushijima Explained

Charles T. Ushijima
Birth Date:17 August 1932
Birth Place:Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.
Office:Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
Term Start:1969
Term End:1980
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Relatives:John T. Ushijima (brother)[1]

Charles Tetsuo Ushijima (August 17, 1932 – July 21, 1992) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives.[2]

Life and career

Ushijima was born in Hilo, Hawaii. He attended the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 1954.

Ushijima had been the assistant vice president of the First National Bank when he stood for election for the 15th district.[3] He won the seat replacing incumbent George K. Noguchi.[4] He served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1969 to 1980.

Ushijima died on July 21, 1992, at the age of 59.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Record Vote. The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu, Hawaii. November 6, 1968. September 23, 2023. 4. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: State of Hawaii: House of Representatives (50th Anniversary of Statehood: August 21, 1959 to 2009). Hawaii State Legislature. 2009. September 23, 2023.
  3. News: Ushijima candidate for House . 24 September 2023 . Honolulu Star-Bulletin . 11 September 1968 . 37.
  4. News: Record vote . 24 September 2023 . The Honolulu Advertiser . 6 November 1968 . 4.
  5. News: Charles Ushijima: Top Legislature and UH backer. The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu, Hawaii. July 24, 1992. September 23, 2023. 15. Newspapers.com.