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Gov. David Ige stands with newly appointed state Senator Lynn DeCoite. Ige chose DeCoite from a list of three candidates to replace former state Senator J. Kalani English, who held the seat for 24 years.
Three candidates have already stepped forward to fill the now-vacant seat of Molokaʻi Representative Lynn DeCoite. Gov. David Ige recently appointed her to serve in the district’s Senate seat following former Senator J. Kalani English s retirement.
The candidates include a former Maui County Councilmember, a Hāna community leader, and a former U.S. Peace Corps volunteer.
Kalamaʻula resident
Stacey Crivello represented Molokaʻi on the Maui County Council for 5 years and currently works as the island’s liaison for Mayor Michael Victorino.
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Jun. 18—State Rep. Lynn DeCoite, (D, Lanai-Molokai-Paia-Hana ), takes over the vacant Senate seat of Maui County Sen. J. Kalani English, who resigned due to complications from. DeCoite becomes the 10th woman in the current state Senate, the most ever at one time, said Senate President Ron Kouchi. Following her appointment by Gov. David Ige today, DeCoite said she plans to run for re-election .
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It was with sorrow that we read that Hawaii State Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English was retiring due to lingering effects of COVID-19. The 55-year-old