Bertrand Kobayashi
Member of theHawaii House of Representatives from the 20th district 19th (2012–2022)
In office November 6, 2012 – November 5, 2024
Preceded by	Barbara Marumoto
Succeeded by	Tina Nakada Grandinetti
Member of theHawaii Senate from the 10th district
In office 1982–1994
Succeeded by	Les Ihara Jr.
Member of theHawaii House of Representatives from the 10th district
In office 1978–1982
Preceded by	Lisa Naito
Succeeded by	Redistricted
Personal details
Born	(1944-06-19)June 19, 1944 (age 81)
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic

Bertrand Yoshito Kobayashi^[1] (born June 19, 1944) is an American politician and a formerDemocratic member of theHawaii State Legislature, most recently serving in theHawaii House of Representatives from 2012 to 2024.^[2]

• 2012 WhenRepublican RepresentativeBarbara Marumoto retired and left the District 19 seat open, Kobayashi won the August 11, 2012 Democratic Primary with 3,272 votes (54.5%)^[3] against former RepresentativeBrian Yamane, and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 6,749 votes (62.5%) against Republican nominee Darrell Young.^[4]

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