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Kai Kahele
American politician and aviator (born 1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kaialiʻi Kahele (born March 28, 1974)[2] is an American politician, educator, and commercial pilot. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Hawaii from 2021 to 2023.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Tulsi Gabbard |
Succeeded by | Jill Tokuda |
Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 1st district | |
In office February 17, 2016 – December 16, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Gil Kahele |
Succeeded by | Laura Acasio |
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Born | (1974-03-28) March 28, 1974 (age 50) Miloli'i, Hawaiʻi, U.S.[1] |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Maria Fe Day |
Children | 3 |
Father | Gil Kahele |
Education | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (BA) |
Website | kaikahele![]() |
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Years of service | 2001–present |
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Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan War on Terror |
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He was a member of the Hawaii Senate from the 1st district. Kahele is a member of the Democratic Party.[3][4]
In 2022, he unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Hawaii, losing to Lieutenant Governor Josh Green.