Governor, State of Hawaii, 2022-present

Former Majority Floor Leader, Hawaii State House of Representatives

Former Majority Whip, Hawaii State Senate

Former Majority Floor Leader, Hawaii State Senate

Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawaii, 2018-2022

Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 3, 2008-2018

Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 6, 2004-2008

Former Member, Hawaiian Affairs Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Housing Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Human Services Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Tourism and International Affairs Committee, Hawaii State Senate

COVID Liaison, 2020-present

Family Practice Doctor, National Health Corps, 2000-present

Medical Director, Hawaii Independent Physicians Association, present

Member, Hawaii's Voice for Healthcare, present

Former Volunteer, Missionary Hospitals, South Africa

Awards:

Advocacy Award, 2014, HAFP
Legislator of the Year, 2013, HMA
Hawaii Legislator of the Year, 2013, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Legislator of the Year, 2012, Healthcare Association of Hawaii
Hawaii Physician of the Year, 2009/2010, HMA
Legislator of the Year, 2009, Hawaii Dental Association
Outstanding Elected Leader, 2008, Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii
Visionary Leadership Award, 2007, American Psychology Association
Friend of the Family Award, 2007, Hawaii Family Forum and Hawaii Catholic Conference
Kulia Award, 2006, Hawaii Primary Care Association Legislator of the Year
Aloha Spirit Film Festival Award, 2006
Legislator of the Year, 2005, Hawaii Psychological Association

Favorite Musician:

The Beatles, U2

Favorite Quote:

"With great power comes great responsibility" - Spider Man

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Jogging, movies, and watching football.

Priority Issues:

In the coming years I plan to work to improve opportunities for all of the people in Hawaii. We need better employment options to help keep our children in Hawaii. Housing must become more affordable and we have to finally address the crises of homelessness and drug addiction, problems that have plagued our nation for generations.