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Religion: Jewish
Education: Swarthmore College (BA, Biology & Anthropology); Penn State Hershey Medical Center (MD)
Birthplace: Kingston, New York
Background: Emergency room physician who practiced in rural Hawaii; served in Hawaii state legislature (2004-2018) and as lieutenant governor (2018-2022); became 9th governor in 2022.
9th Governor of Hawaii (2022-). Emergency room physician. Born in Kingston, NY to Jewish family. Strong progressive record. Signed gun control measures. Supports abortion access. Expanded Medicaid.
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