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Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy | |
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| Member of theHawaii House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Onishi |
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| Born | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Education | Hawai‘i Community College University of Hawai‘i at Hilo |
Susan Lokelani Keohokapu-Lee Loy is an American politician serving as a member of theHawaii House of Representatives for the 2nd district since 2024.[1] ADemocrat, she previously served on theHawaii County Council from 2016 to 2024.
Lee Loy was born onOahu to David Keohokapu, alongshoreman, and Patricia, a nurse, and the family moved to theBig Island in 1974. Raised inHilo, Lee Loy attendedWaiakea High School,Hawai‘i Community College, and theUniversity of Hawai‘i at Hilo.[2]
She moved into a rented home in the district shortly before announcing her campaign, prompting residency concerns.[3] An objection was filed to the Hawaii Office of Elections by six petitioners, including three former sister-in-laws, claiming Lee Loy still lived in the home she shared with ex-husband Ian Lee Loy.[4] State Elections Officer Scott Nago ruled that Lee Loy was in compliance with residency laws.[5]
Lee Loy's husband, Ian, filed for divorce in February 2024. The two co-parent a child withspecial needs.[5]
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