Troy Hashimoto Explained

Troy Hashimoto
State Senate:Hawaii
District:5th
Term Start:November 9, 2023
Appointed:Josh Green
Predecessor:Gilbert Keith-Agaran
Successor:Incumbent
State House1:Hawaii
District1:10th
Term Start1:April 17, 2018
Term End1:November 9, 2023
Prior Term1:8th (2018–2022)
Predecessor1:Joseph Souki
Successor1:Tyson Miyake
Birth Date:[1]
Party:Democratic
Residence:Wailuku, Hawaii[2]
Alma Mater:University of Denver

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]

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

Notes and References

  1. News: Candidate Q&A: State House District 8 — Troy Hashimoto . 7 November 2023 . Honolulu Civil Beat . 27 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Candidate Q&A: State House District 8 — Troy Hashimoto. Hawaii Civil Beat. June 27, 2020 .
  3. News: Nagaoka. Ashley. Former Hawaii House speaker resigns over sex harassment allegations. March 21, 2018. Hawaii News Now. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142402/https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/37777210/souki-to-resign-as-part-of-settlement-over-sexual-harassment-claim/. June 12, 2018.
  4. Web site: Troy Hashimoto appointed to Maui House seat, replacing long-time Rep. Joe Souki. Khon2. April 17, 2018 .
  5. Web site: Hawaii Governor Appoints Troy Hashimoto To State Senate. Honolulu Civil Beat. November 9, 2023.