Mazie Hirono
U.S. Senator and lawyer from Hawaii
Born
November 3rd, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A Japanese-American lawyer and politician, served as a U.S. Senator from Hawaii since 2013. Previously, held positions as the state's Lieutenant Governor and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Advocated for issues such as immigration reforms and women's rights during tenure in the Senate.
First Asian American woman elected to the Senate
Passed legislation on immigration reforms
Served as Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor
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