GOVERNOR GREEN APPOINTS RACHELE LAMOSAO TO REPRESENT SENATE DISTRICT 19

News release from Office of the Governor, December 3, 2025 (With accuracy-inducing material in parenthesis.)

HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced the appointment of Hawai‘i State Representative Rachele Lamosao (who took $2000 from Friends of Ty Cullen after he was busted) to serve as the state Senator for Senate District 19, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Sen. Henry Aquino (who quit to become a corporate lobbyist) that took effect Nov. 30.

In her new Senate seat, Lamosao, first elected to represent House District 36 in 2022, will represent the communities of Pearl City, Waipahu, West Loch, Honoʻuliʻuli and Ho‘opili — and will serve through the next general election in 2026.

“Rachele is deeply rooted in the community she will now represent in the Senate,” said Governor Green. “Her experience in education, community engagement and supporting local families, gives her a grounded perspective on the issues most affecting West Oʻahu. I’m confident she will serve the people of Senate District 19 with integrity, compassion and strength.”

Rachele Lamosao has built her career in public service and community advocacy. A graduate of Waipahu High School, she has served in a range of roles focused on improving outcomes for youth and working families, including community relations work supporting educational programs, nonprofit partnerships and family service initiatives. She is widely known in West Oʻahu for her hands-on involvement in neighborhood boards, school-based programs and efforts to expand opportunities for local students and first-generation college students.

“I’m honored and humbled to serve the district that helped raise me,” Lamosao said. “West Oʻahu deserves a strong voice fighting for safer communities, better schools and real solutions to our housing and cost-of-living challenges. I look forward to working with Governor Green, my colleagues in the Legislature and — most importantly — the residents of District 19.”

The House District 36 vacancy created by Lamosao’s appointment will be filled by the Governor from a list of candidates to be provided by the Democratic Party within 30 days of the resignation date.   (Check out the clowns who wanted to get the Senate nomination.)  The Governor then has 30 days to appoint a successor who will serve out the remainder of Lamosao’s term, which expires in November of 2026.

Lamosao will be sworn in on January 21, 2026, the opening day of the legislative session.

Incoming Senator Lamosao’s photo can be found here.

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Sep 25, 2025: SD19: Aquino Quits Senate to Join Lobbying Firm

Oct 5, 2025: Senator Voted For Bills Backed By Lobbyists He's Going To Work For

Oct 19, 2025: SD19 Dems Send Three Names to Governor  -- HD36 Rep. Rachele Lamosao (took $2000 contribution from ‘Friends of Ty Cullen’ after he was busted.  After Green picks Lamosao for SD19, there will be a selection process for her vacant HD36 seat.  The other two nominees would have a leg up if they live in the district.