Josh Green (politician)

Governor of Hawaii since 2022

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.

Josh Green
9th Governor of Hawaii
Assumed office
December 5, 2022
LieutenantSylvia Luke
Preceded byDavid Ige
14th Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
In office
December 3, 2018 – December 5, 2022
GovernorDavid Ige
Preceded byDoug Chin
Succeeded bySylvia Luke
Member of the Hawaii Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
November 4, 2008 – November 6, 2018
Preceded byPaul Whalen
Succeeded byDru Kanuha
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 6th district
In office
November 2, 2004 – November 4, 2008
Preceded byMark Jernigan
Succeeded byDenny Coffman
Personal details
Born
Joshua Booth Green

(1970-02-11) February 11, 1970 (age 54)
Kingston, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Jaime Ushiroda
(m. 2006)
Children2
EducationSwarthmore College (BS)
Pennsylvania State University (MD)
WebsiteCampaign 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

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  1. Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green unapologetic in run for governor
  2. "Green thanks supporters after decisive primary election win in Democratic race for governor". Hawaii News Now. August 14, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022.