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About Senator Les Ihara

Senator Les Ihara, Jr. is a veteran legislator who served eight years in the Hawaii House of Representatives (from 1987 to 1994) and has been serving in the Hawaii Senate since 1995. He has held leadership positions such as Senate Majority Leader, Majority Floor Leader, and Majority Policy Leader.

Senator Ihara is a leader on legislative issues involving government transparency, public integrity, campaign and election reforms, environmental and consumer protection, aging and civil rights issues, public access and engagement, and the legislative process.

Senator Ihara's biography updated with current committee assignments; updated list of Experience

Senator Les Ihara, Jr. currently serves as Majority Policy Leader and co-chairs the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place. He also sits as a member on the Human Services, Energy and Environment, and Judiciary and Labor committees.

Senator Ihara represents Hawai`i's 9th Senatorial District and has served in the Hawai`i State Senate since 1994. Ihara represented Palolo, Kaimuki, Kapahulu, and Diamond Head communities as a State Representative from 1986 to 1994.

Born on April 19, 1951, Senator Ihara is a graduate from Mid Pacific Institute and received a B.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of Hawai`i.

Experience:
• State Senate, 1994 to 2010
• House of Representatives, 1986-1994
• 1978 Constitutional Convention, Delegate and Vice President
• Senate Majority Leader and Floor Leader
• House Majority Floor Leader
• House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Chair
• Legislative Access Committee, Co-Chair

Senator Ihara's biography updated with current information

Senator Les Ihara, Jr. currently serves as Majority Policy Leader and co-chairs the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place. He also sits as a member on the Human Services, Commerce and Consumer Protection, and Energy and Environment committees.