Troy Hashimoto is an American politician who currently represents the 5th district in the Hawaii Senate. He previously served in the Hawaii House of Representatives, first elected after longtime incumbent Democrat Joseph Souki resigned after allegations of sexual assault by several women.[3] He previously was executive assistant to Maui County Council Chair Mike White.[4]

Troy Hashimoto
Member of the Hawaii Senate
from the 5th district
Assumed office
November 9, 2023
Appointed byJosh Green
Preceded byGilbert Keith-Agaran
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 10th district
8th (2018–2022)
In office
April 17, 2018 – November 9, 2023
Preceded byJoseph Souki
Succeeded byTyson Miyake
Personal details
Born1987 or 1988 (age 36–37)[1]
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceWailuku, Hawaii[2]
Alma materUniversity of Denver

In November 2023, Hashimoto was appointed to represent District 5 in the Hawaii Senate following the resignation of Democrat Gilbert Keith-Agaran.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Candidate Q&A: State House District 8 — Troy Hashimoto". Honolulu Civil Beat. June 27, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Candidate Q&A: State House District 8 — Troy Hashimoto". Hawaii Civil Beat. June 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Nagaoka, Ashley (March 21, 2018). "Former Hawaii House speaker resigns over sex harassment allegations". Hawaii News Now. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018.
  4. ^ "Troy Hashimoto appointed to Maui House seat, replacing long-time Rep. Joe Souki". Khon2. April 17, 2018.
  5. ^ "Hawaii Governor Appoints Troy Hashimoto To State Senate". Honolulu Civil Beat. November 9, 2023.