Matthew LoPresti

[2] In January 2021, LoPresti helped found the bicameral Progressive Legislative Caucus and served as its chair.

[4] LoPresti is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Hawai‘i Pacific University.

"[5] LoPresti was elected to consecutive two-year terms on the executive committee of the Sierra Club's Oahu Group, where he served as Vice Chair.

During the 2018 elections, LoPresti gained notice for a video recording depicting his tampering with an opponent's campaign flyer, for which he later apologized.

[8] In 2022, LoPresti served as Chair of the House Committee on Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts.