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Mazie Hirono

Meet Mazie Hirono, a super important leader from Hawaii who helps make big decisions for our country!

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Senator Sheldon White House Senator Mazie Hirono, Senator Amy Klobuchar (50470660443)

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2015-11-30Hillary_0016 Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono
Senator Mazie Hirono speaking at the Supreme Court after oral arguments on Trump’s latest Muslim Ban
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) (51133505416)
Senator Mazie Hirono speaking at the Supreme Court after oral arguments on Trump’s latest Muslim Ban
Senator Chris Coons, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Mazie Hirono, Senator Richard Durbin, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senator Cory Booker, and Senator Amy Klobuchar (50470660158)
U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono at the 2019 Stop the Bans Rally
US Representative Mazie Hirono
Kevin Hyunkyu Lee speaks at the Asian American and Pacific Islander press conference with the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans and Senator Mazie Hirono and Reps. Judy Chu and Mike Honda
2015-11-30Hillary_0020 Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono
Senator Mazie Hirono speaking at the Supreme Court after oral arguments on Trump’s latest Muslim Ban
2015-11-30Hillary_0076 Senators Amy Klobuchar, Kirsten Gillibrand, Mazie Hirono

Key Facts

Born
November 3, 1947.
Birthplace
Japan.
Known For
Being a U.S. Senator from Hawaii.
Firsts
First female Senator from Hawaii, first Asian-American woman Senator, first Senator born in Japan.

Who is Mazie Hirono?

Mazie Hirono is a special person who works in the United States Senate. She represents the beautiful islands of Hawaii! Imagine someone who helps make rules and decisions that affect everyone, from your school to the whole country. That's what Senator Hirono does. She's a lawyer, which means she knows a lot about laws, and she's been a politician for a long time, helping people in Hawaii.

Her Amazing Journey to the Senate!

Mazie Hirono was born in Japan, but she grew up in Hawaii. She decided she wanted to help people and make things better, so she studied hard and became a lawyer. Then, she started working in Hawaii's government, helping her home state.

She was even a Lieutenant Governor! Later, she got elected to represent Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives and then in the U.S.

Senate, which is a very big job.

Why She's So Special!

Senator Hirono is a trailblazer! She was the first woman elected as a Senator from Hawaii. She's also the first Asian-American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. Plus, she's the first person born in Japan to become a U.S. Senator. These are all super cool 'firsts' that show how diverse and amazing our country is. She proves that anyone can achieve great things!

Making Big Decisions for Everyone

As a Senator, Mazie Hirono works in Washington D.C. to help make important decisions for all Americans. She listens to people, studies issues, and votes on laws that can affect things like schools, jobs, and the environment. She's been doing this important work for many years, always trying to do her best for the people of Hawaii and the whole United States.

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