Hawaii became the 50th state on August 21, 1959.
Its civic life is shaped by island geography, Native Hawaiian history, tourism, military presence, environmental protection, food and energy costs, land use, and the challenge of providing public services across separated islands. Decisions about housing, water, cultural preservation, emergency response, education, and transportation often carry both practical and historical weight. For residents trying to reach Hawaii’s representatives or track a state decision, the tools below are the starting point.
The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness
State Motto
Hawaii's voice in Congress.
Every state has two senators. Its number of representatives is set by population and can change after each census.
Hawaii's Delegation
Choose a member to see their contact information, congressional work, and committee assignments.
Senator
Brian Schatz (Democrat)
Senator
Mazie Hirono (Democrat)
District 1
Ed Case (Democrat)
District 2
Jill Tokuda (Democrat)
The states are the laboratories of democracy.
Justice Louis BrandeisState Leadership
Governor
Josh Green (Democratic)
Lieutenant Governor
Sylvia Luke (Democratic)
Quick Facts
Capital
Honolulu
Population
Approximately 1.43 million
Electoral votes
4
Congressional districts
2
Official Links
Use these sources to check current state records, filings, elections, and public notices.
