Brandon Elefante is an American politician serving as a member of the Hawaii Senate for the 16th district. He was elected to office on November 8, 2022.

Brandon Elefante
Member of the Hawaii Senate
from the 16th district
Assumed office
November 8, 2022
Preceded byBennette Misalucha
Member of the Honolulu City Council
from the 8th district
In office
2014–2022
Preceded byBreene Harimoto
Succeeded byVal Okimoto
Personal details
Born1985 or 1986 (age 38–39)[1]
Aiea, Hawaii, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSaint Mary's College of California (BS)
Chaminade University of Honolulu (MBA)

Early life and education

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Elefante was born and raised in Aiea, Hawaii.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Saint Mary's College of California in 2008 and a Master of Business Administration from the Chaminade University of Honolulu in 2011.[3]

Career

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Elefante began his career as a high school teacher and coach before working on the staff of City Councilman Breene Harimoto and State Senator Will Espero.[4] He was elected to the Honolulu City Council in 2014.[5] He was elected to the Hawaii Senate in 2022.[6]

References

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  1. ^ The Civil Beat Staff. "Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 16 — Brandon Elefante". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Legislative Aide Running For City Council To Represent District 8". MidWeek. 2014-02-05. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  3. ^ "Brandon Elefante". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  4. ^ Ordonio, Cassie (2022-08-01). "Battle For Central Oahu Senate Seat Pits Incumbent Against Well-Known City Councilman". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  5. ^ "Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 16 — Brandon Elefante". Honolulu Civil Beat. 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  6. ^ "2022 Hawaii election results" (PDF). Retrieved December 24, 2022.


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