HONOLULU (KHON2) — Representatives Ed Case, Jill Tokuda and Senator Maizie Hirono were sworn into their new terms in Washington on Jan. 3. The three begin their new congressional eras alongside Senator Brian Schatz, who is currently serving his 6-year term that began in 2023.
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The newly sworn in representatives provided statements on the beginning of their new terms, with the three sharing sentiments of positivity and excitement.
“I am humbled and honored to represent our neighbor islands and rural Oʻahu in Washington D.C. Now that I’ve been sworn in, the real work begins as we continue to fight for our keiki, kūpuna, and hardworking families that are struggling to make ends meet,” said Tokuda, who was sworn in to her second term representing Hawaiʻi’s second congressional district.
Tokuda also shared her desire to find bipartisan solutions to issues affecting constituents and protecting working-class individuals.