Cross Makani Crabbe Explained

Cross Makani Crabbe
State Senate:Hawaii
District:22nd
Term Start:July 30, 2024
Appointed:Josh Green
Predecessor:Maile Shimabukuro
Birth Date:August 12, 1998
Party:Democratic
Residence:Waianae, Hawaii, U.S.
Alma Mater:Seattle Pacific University

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]

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.

Career

Prior to elected office, Crabbe served as office manager for Representative Cedric Gates. 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]

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Notes and References

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