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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Personal Background

Mazie Hirono was born in Japan and later moved to Hawaii, where she became a naturalized U.S. citizen. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Juris Doctor, establishing a strong educational foundation. Hirono began her career in public service, serving in the Hawaii House of Representatives and later as the state's Lieutenant Governor. Her professional journey includes a significant transition from the private sector, where she managed institutional risk, to various leadership roles in government. Hirono's background reflects a blend of legislative experience, legal expertise, and a commitment to public service.

Political Ideas

Mazie Hirono's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of progressive advocacy and pragmatic regionalism. She champions reproductive rights and voting protections, yet her legislative efforts often intersect with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a calculated approach to safeguarding Hawaii's industrial interests. Hirono's commitment to making healthcare more accessible and affordable aligns with broader progressive ideals, but her focus on capping prescription drug costs and insulin prices for Medicare beneficiaries shows an unexpected alignment with fiscal restraint. Her advocacy for Native Hawaiian rights and her work to lower the cost of living in Hawaii illustrate a deeply localized strategy that balances idealism with practical considerations.

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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