Denny Coffman Explained

Denny Coffman
State House:	Hawaii
District:	5th
Prior Term:	6th (2008–2012)
Term Start:	November 4, 2008
Term End:	December 20, 2013
Predecessor:	Josh Green
Successor:	Richard Creagan
Nationality:	American
Party:	Democratic

Denny Coffman^[1] is an American politician and former Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives who represented District 5 until his resignation on December 20, 2013.^[2] Prior to reapportionment, Coffman served from 2008 until 2012 representing District 6.

Education

Coffman earned his associate degree in data processing and his bachelor's degree in business administration.

Elections

• 2012 Redistricted to District 5, and with Democratic Representative Bob Herkes running for Hawaii Senate, Coffman won the August 11, 2012 Democratic Primary with 2,462 votes (55.9%),^[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 5,464 votes (63.2%) against Republican nominee Dave Bateman.^[4]
• 2010 Coffman was unopposed for the September 18, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 2,490 votes,^[5] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 3,538 votes (49.8%) against Republican nominee Rebecca Leau.^[6]
• 2008 When Democratic Representative Josh Green ran for Hawaii Senate and left the District 6 seat open, Coffman won the three-way September 20, 2008 Democratic Primary with 1,426 votes (39.2%),^[7] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 4,520 votes (47.6%) against Republican nominee Andy Smith.^[8]

External links

• Official page at the Hawaii State Legislature
• Campaign site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative Denny Coffman . . . November 26, 2013.
2. Web site: Rep. Denny Coffman resigns from office . 10 December 2013 . . March 15, 2018.
3. Web site: Primary Election 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide August 11, 2012 . Hawaii Office of Elections . Honolulu, Hawaii . 2 . November 26, 2013.
4. Web site: Hawaii General 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 6, 2012 . Hawaii Office of Elections . Honolulu, Hawaii . 1 . November 26, 2013.
5. Web site: Primary Election 2010 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 18, 2010 . Hawaii Office of Elections . Honolulu, Hawaii . 2 . November 26, 2013.
6. Web site: General Election - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 2, 2010 . Hawaii Office of Elections . Honolulu, Hawaii . 1 . November 26, 2013.
7. Web site: Primary Election 2008 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 20, 2008 . Hawaii Office of Elections . Honolulu, Hawaii . 2 . November 26, 2013.
8. Web site: General Election - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 4, 2008 . Hawaii Office of Elections . Honolulu, Hawaii . 1 . November 26, 2013.