Democrat Josh Green wins reelection for governor in Hawaii

Democratic incumbent Josh Green won election Wednesday as governor of Hawaii, defeating Republican Gary Cordery. Green secured a second term with victory. He previously served as lieutenant governor and as a state lawmaker and also has worked as a physician serving rural areas in Hawaii. Cordery founded a construction company and co-founded a conservative advocacy group called the Aloha Freedom Coalition before running for governor. The Associated Press declared Green the winner at 12:00 a.m. EST.

The Associated Press