John D. Waihee III Politician

John David Waiheʻe III (born May 19, 1946) served as the fourth Governor of Hawaii from 1986 to 1994. He was the first American of Native Hawaiian descent to be elected to the office from any state of the United States. After his tenure in the governor's office, Waiheʻe became a nationally prominent attorney and lobbyist.

Personal facts

John D. Waihee III
Birth dateMay 19, 1946
Birth place
Honokaa Hawaii
Education
William S. Richardson School of Law
Andrews University

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Office holder

governor
officeLieutenant Governor of Hawaii
party
Democratic Party (United States)
successor

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