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Mazie Hirono

Mazie Keiko Hirono is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2013 as the junior United States senator from Hawaii. A member of the Democratic Party, Hirono previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2007 to 2013. She has been the dean of Hawaii's congressional delegations since 2013, when Senator Daniel Akaka retired. Hirono also served as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1981 to 1994 and as Hawaii's tenth lieutenant governor from 1994 to 2002. She was the Democratic nominee for governor of Hawaii in 2002, but lost to Republican Linda Lingle.

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Mazie Hirono
Conflict Stance Assessment
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Palestine-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican lawyer and politician (born 1947)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthKoori
BirthdayNovember 3, 1947
Sexfemale
ReligionBuddhism
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

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Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • Hirono supported applying human rights rules to U.S. military aid to Israel.
  • Hirono supported canceling $8.8 billion in Israeli munitions sales.