Luke Evslin
American politician (born 1984)
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Luke Alexander Evslin (born 1984) is an American politician serving in the Hawaii House of Representatives for the 16th district (Wailua, Hanamā‘ulu, Kapaia, Līhu‘e, Puhi, portion of ‘Ōma‘o). He was appointed by Governor Josh Green in 2023 to replace James Tokioka and serve out the rest of his term.
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Luke Evslin | |
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Evslin in 2023 | |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office February 21, 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Josh Green |
| Preceded by | James Tokioka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1984 (age 41–42) Wailua, Kauai, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Sokchea (m. 2011) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (BA) University of Southern California (MPA) |
| Profession | businessperson, teacher |
Early life and education
Evslin was born and raised in Wailua, Kaua'i in 1984 and graduated from Kaua'i High School in 2003. He earned a B.A. in history from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 2007 and an M.P.A. from the University of Southern California in 2020.[citation needed]
Evslin also served four years on the Kaua'i County Council, co-founded a Kailua-based outrigger canoe manufacturing company, and taught high school civics, American government, and Hawaiian history at Island School.[1][2]
