Jill Tokuda | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii's 2nd district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Kai Kahele |
Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 24th district | |
In office November 7, 2006 – November 6, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Bob Hogue |
Succeeded by | Jarrett Keohokalole |
Personal details | |
Born | Kaneohe, Hawaii, U.S. | March 3, 1976
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Kyle Michibata |
Children | 2 |
Education | George Washington University (BA) |
Website | House website |
Jill Naomi Tokuda (born March 3, 1976) is an American small-business owner and politician, serving as the U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district since 2023.[1][2]
Tokuda is one of three Japanese Americans who currently serve in the House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented the 24th district in the Hawaiʻi Senate from 2006 to 2018.