Croccifixio "Cross" Makani Crabbe (born August 12, 1998) is a Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate. He currently represents the state senate's 22nd district, which became vacant upon the resignation of Maile Shimabukuro in May 2024.[1]

Cross Makani Crabbe
Member of the Hawaii Senate
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
July 30, 2024
Appointed byJosh Green
Preceded byMaile Shimabukuro
Personal details
Born (1998-08-12) August 12, 1998 (age 26)
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Waianae, Hawaii, U.S.
Alma materSeattle Pacific University
Websitewww.crossmakanicrabbe.com

On July 30, 2024, Crabbe was appointed to the seat by Governor Josh Green.[2][3] Crabbe will serve the remainder of his predecessor's term, ending on November 5, 2024.[1]

Career

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Prior to elected office, Crabbe served as office manager for Representative Cedric Gates.[1] He was also a case manager and facility monitor for Kealahou West Oahu and worked for various nonprofits.[4] Crabbe was appointed to the Hawaii Senate by Governor Josh Green in July 2024 after Green previously stated that he would not appoint a successor prior to the primary election due to concerns on inappropriate election influence.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Green names interim appointee to Senate District 22 seat". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  2. ^ Gomes, Andrew (2024-07-31). "Green taps state House candidate to fill vacant W. Oahu Senate seat". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  3. ^ Lovell, Blaze (2024-07-31). "Hawaii's Process For Filling Vacant Legislative Seats Is Getting Closer Scrutiny". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  4. ^ OPI_Admin (2024-07-19). "2024 Election: Cross Makani Crabbe". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  5. ^ "Governor appoints Cross Makani Crabbe to West Oʻahu Senate seat". Hawai'i Public Radio. 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
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