Dru Kanuha
American politician
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Dru Mamo Kanuha is an American politician currently serving in the Hawaii Senate from Hawaii's 3rd district. He was elected to the seat after incumbent Democrat Josh Green ran for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii.[1] He defeated Libertarian candidate Michael Last in the general election, winning 79.3% to 20.7%.[2]
Dru Kanuha | |
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Kanuha in 2024 | |
| Majority Leader of the Hawaii Senate | |
| Assumed office May 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | J. Kalani English |
| Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Josh Green |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dru Mamo Kanuha 1983 or 1984 (age 41–42) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of San Diego (BA) |
In May 2021, Kanuha was named Majority Leader of the Hawaii Senate after J. Kalani English retired amid health complications from COVID-19.[3]
