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Biography:
Born in Hilo, Territory of Hawaii, September 27, 1952; graduated from Hawaii Preparatory High School, Kamuela, Hawaii, 1970; B.A., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., 1952; J.D., University of California, San Francisco, Calif., 1981; lawyer, private practice; staff member for United States Representative Spark Matsunaga, 1975-1977; staff member for United States Senator Spark Matsunaga, 1977-1978; member of the Hawaii state house of representatives, 1994-2002; unsuccessful candidate for nomination for Governor of Hawaii in 2002; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred and Seventh Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Patsy Mink, (November 30, 2002-January 3, 2003); elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Eighth Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Patsy Mink (January 4, 2003-present).
