Paul Bannai | |
|---|---|
 Bannai c. 1975 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 53rd district | |
| In office December 2, 1974 - November 30, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Greene |
| Succeeded by | Richard Floyd |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 67th district | |
| In office June 28, 1973[1] - November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Townsend |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1920 Delta, Colorado |
| Died | September 14, 2019 (aged 99) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Hideko Matsuno (m. 1946) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Realtor |
Paul Takeo Bannai (July 4, 1920 – September 14, 2019) was an American politician who was the first Japanese American to ever serve in the California State Legislature. He served in the State Assembly as a Republican legislator from 1973 until 1980, when he was defeated for reelection by Democrat Richard Floyd.
- ^ "Paul Bannai Sworn in" (PDF). clerk.assembly.ca.gov.