Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and physician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/02/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Kingston, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Josh Green
03/11/2026
Josh Green won a second term as Governor of Hawaii in the November 2026 election, defeating Republican nominee Gary Cordery. His running mate, Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami, was elected alongside him, and the margin was reported as the largest gubernatorial victory in the state's history. His campaign focused on lowering the cost of living, expanding affordable housing and reducing electricity bills.
27/06/2026
Governor Green was named chair of the Western Governors' Association in June 2026. The role gives him a prominent part in bringing governors from across the western United States to Hawaii, including the association's winter conference planned for Ko Olina in December.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Joshua Booth Green is an American physician and Democratic politician who has served as the 9th Governor of Hawaii since December 2022 and was re-elected in November 2026 for a second term. He previously served as the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii, as a member of the Hawaii State Senate, and as a member of the Hawaii State House of Representatives. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Quaker Valley High School |
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| Bachelor's | Swarthmore College, degrees in biology and anthropology |
| Medical Degree | M.D., Penn State (Pennsylvania State University) |
Personal Life
| Upbringing | Raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jaime Kanani Green (married 2006) |
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Family
| Spouse | Jaime Kanani Green |
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Career
| Medical | Completed a family medicine residency in 2000, then joined the National Health Service Corps and served as a physician on Hawaii's Big Island, practicing family medicine and emergency medicine. |
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| Hawaii House of Representatives | District 6, 2004-2008 |
| Hawaii State Senate | District 3, 2008-2018; served as Majority Floor Leader and chaired the Health and Human Services Committee |
| Lieutenant Governor | 14th Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii, 2018-2022 |
| Governor | 9th Governor of Hawaii, since December 5, 2022; re-elected November 2026 for a second term |
| Awards | Hawaii Medical Association Physician of the Year, 2009 and 2022 |
| Western Governors' Association | Chair, announced June 2026 |
Favourites
| Sports Team | Pittsburgh Steelers |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Led efforts to provide health insurance for every child in Hawaii | |
| 2. Helped pass Luke's Law, which provides insurance coverage for children with autism | |
| 3. As Lieutenant Governor, helped build kauhale tiny home communities and the H4 clinic, which combine housing and healthcare for homeless people | |
| 4. At times during his medical career, he was the only physician in Hawaii's rural areas on the Big Island |
