Mazie Hirono

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Mazie Hirono

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth November 3, 1947 (Age: 78)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Mazie Hirono earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, followed by a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. She began her career in public service by being elected to the Hawaii State House of Representatives. Hirono transitioned to statewide leadership as the Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii and later sought the governorship. She has represented Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, demonstrating a consistent commitment to public service. Her professional background includes managing institutional risk in high-finance, which she later leveraged in her legislative career.

Political Ideas

Mazie Hirono combines a commitment to social justice with a focus on regional economic interests, as seen in her advocacy for reproductive rights and environmental protections while simultaneously supporting industrial sectors in Hawaii. Hirono’s legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Her rhetorical style emphasizes personal narratives and immigrant experiences, which she uses to frame broader policy discussions, making her positions both relatable and ideologically intriguing.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate Hawaii

324,194 votes (64.61%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Armed Services
Member
Subcommittee on Personnel
Member
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Seapower
Member
Energy and Natural Resources
Member
Subcommittee on Energy
Member
Subcommittee on National Parks
Member
Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Member
Judiciary
Member
Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration
Member
Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
Member
Subcommittee on Intellectual Property
Member
Subcommittee on the Constitution
Member
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Member
Veterans' Affairs
Member
2018: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Hawaii

276,316 votes (71.15%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate election in Hawaii

269,489 votes (62.60%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 2nd congressional district election, 2010

132,290 votes (72.19%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 2nd congressional district election, 2008

165,748 votes (76.06%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Hawaii's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

106,906 votes (61.04%)

Win
2002: Hawaii State Governor

Election History

Hawaii gubernatorial election

179,647 votes (47.01%)

Loss

Hawaii Governor 2002, Democrat Primary

76,709 votes (41.24%)

Win