Jill Tokuda
Jill Naomi Tokuda (born March 3, 1976) is an American small business owner and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Hawaiʻi's 2nd congressional district since 2023.
Jill Tokuda | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kai Kahele |
| Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office November 7, 2006 – November 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Hogue |
| Succeeded by | Jarrett Keohokalole |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1976 Kaneohe, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kyle Michibata |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | George Washington University (BA) |
| Website | House website |
The district includes much of the state which is not part of Honolulu County, Hawaii including part of the island of Oʻahu and Kauaʻi County (including the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau), Maui County (including the islands of Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi) along with Hawaiʻi Island.
Tokuda is one of three Japanese Americans who currently serve in the House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented the 24th district in the Hawaiʻi Senate from 2006 to 2018.
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