CAPAC Statement on Congressman Mark Takai’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Mark Takai (HI-01) announced his decision not to run for re-election this November. Rep. Takai was first elected to Congress in 2014 and is an Executive Board Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement:

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:

“Mark is an exceptional colleague who has demonstrated an impressive work ethic and a strong commitment to improving the lives of the people of Hawaii and all Americans throughout his distinguished military and public service career. As a member of CAPAC, he has been a leader on issues benefitting our diverse Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, particularly our military families and veterans. Among his notable achievements are his efforts to help Filipino World War II veterans reunite with their loved ones, legislation to secure treatment for veterans suffering from service-related radiation exposure, and a postage stamp commemorating the patriotism of Japanese Americans during World War II.

“On behalf of CAPAC, I thank Mark for his leadership and service to our country.  I know that he will continue fighting cancer like he has fought for AAPI communities in Congress. He and his wife Sami, and their children Matthew and Kaila, are in our thoughts.”

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The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) is comprised of Members of Congress of Asian and Pacific Islander descent and Members who have a strong dedication to promoting the well-being of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Currently chaired by Congresswoman Judy Chu, CAPAC has been addressing the needs of the AAPI community in all areas of American life since it was founded in 1994.