Josh Green (politician)
Joshua Booth Green (born February 11, 1970) is an American politician and physician who is the 9th and current Governor of Hawaii since 2022. In 2018, he became the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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| 9th Governor of Hawaii | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2022 | |
| Lieutenant | Sylvia Luke |
| Preceded by | David Ige |
| 14th Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii | |
| In office December 3, 2018 – December 5, 2022 | |
| Governor | David Ige |
| Preceded by | Doug Chin |
| Succeeded by | Sylvia Luke |
| Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 4, 2008 – November 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Whalen |
| Succeeded by | Dru Kanuha |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office November 2, 2004 – November 4, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Jernigan |
| Succeeded by | Denny Coffman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joshua Booth Green February 11, 1970 Kingston, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jaime Ushiroda (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Swarthmore College (BS) Pennsylvania State University (MD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
In August 2021, Green announced his candidacy for Governor of Hawaii in the 2022 election.[1] He won the Democratic nomination in August 2022.[2]
References
- Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green unapologetic in run for governor
- "Green thanks supporters after decisive primary election win in Democratic race for governor". Hawaii News Now. August 14, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
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