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Linda Lingle

Governor (R)


Meet the Candidate

Personal Information
Date of Birth: June 4, 1953
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri

Career
Political:
  • Chairman, Hawaii Republican Party (1999-present)
  • Mayor, County of Maui (1991-98)
  • City Council Member, Maui County Council (1981-90)
  • Professional:
  • Owner, founder, publisher, editor, reporter, photographer, and type-setter- Molokai Free Press (1976-80)
  • Public information officer, editor- Hawaii Teamsters and Hotel Workers Union (1975-76)
  • Education
  • California State University, Northridge (Bachelor of Arts, Journalism-1975)
  • Birmingham High School, Van Nuys (1971)
  • Community Service
  • Co-Chair, YWCA Leader Luncheon fundraiser (2000)
  • Volunteer Chapter 1 reading tutor, Makawao Elementary School (Maui, 1988-98)
  • Girl Scout Troop Leader, Molokai High School Troop
  • Board Member, Finance Committee Member- Girl Scouts Council of Hawaii

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