Maile S.L. Shimabukuro (born October 1, 1970) is a Democratic member of the

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, representing the state's 21st district since her election in 2011. The district includes Kalaeloa, Honokai Hale, Ko ‘Olina, Nānākuli, Mā‘ili, Wai‘anae, Mākaha, Mākua on the island of

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. She is a graduate of

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and the

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Committees

State Senator, District 21 Leeward Coast (01/2011–present) *Chair, Hawaiian Affairs Committee *Member, Ways & Means *Member, Transportation & Energy *Member, International Affairs & the Arts *Member, Women's and Hawaiian Caucuses *(Past) Vice Chair, Judiciary & Labor Committee *(Past) Member, Water & Land Committee State House Representative, District 45 Waianae/Makaha/Makua (01/2003-12/2010) *Chair, Human Services & Housing Committee (2005-2006) *Vice Chair, Hawaiian Affairs Committee (2009-2010)

Auto Accident February 2003

In February 2003, Shimabukuro was involved in a car accident while driving toward Honolulu from Waianae. Her vehicle flipped over and landed in the Waianae-bound traffic lane. Shimabukuro was unharmed and credits her safety to the fact that she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the incident.

References

External links

Hawaii State Legislature - Senator Maile ShimabukuroMaile's District 21 BlogMaile's FaceBook pageProject Vote Smart - Representative Maile S.L. Shimabukuro
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