Governor Josh Green, M.D., is a dedicated husband, father, physician, and the ninth Governor of Hawaiʻi. Raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he earned degrees in biology and anthropology from Swarthmore College and his M.D. from Pennsylvania State University. After completing his residency in Family Practice, he was awarded a National Health Service Corps scholarship and chose to serve the underserved community of Ka‘ū on Hawai‘i Island.
Governor Green began his political career in the Hawai‘i State House of Representatives (2004-2008) and later served in the State Senate (2008-2018), where he held leadership roles such as Majority Floor Leader and Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee. His legislative accomplishments include championing health insurance for every child in Hawai‘i, passing “Luke’s Law” to provide autism coverage, spearheading the creation of the Cancer Research Center, and enacting groundbreaking anti-tobacco legislation to raise the legal purchase age to 21.
Elected Lieutenant Governor in 2018, Governor Green focused on tackling homelessness through innovative solutions like “kauhale” tiny home villages and the H4 clinic, which integrates housing and healthcare for the most vulnerable.
Since taking office as Governor in December 2022, he has prioritized making Hawai‘i more affordable, addressing the housing crisis, improving healthcare access, combating climate change, and leading recovery efforts following the devastating Maui wildfires.
Governor Green is married to Jaime Kanani Green and they have two children, Maia and Sam. Governor Green draws inspiration from the resilience, values, and hopes of Hawai‘i’s families as he works to build a brighter future for the state. He is honored to serve as Governor.