Rachele Lamosao
Rachele Lamosao | |
|---|---|
 Lamosao in 2023 | |
| Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office January 21, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Aquino |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office November 8, 2022 – January 21, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Aquino (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Daisy Hartsfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1991 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Justin Cadiz |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Waipahu, Hawaii |
| Education | Leeward Community College (AA) University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (BA, MPA) |
| Website | rachelelamosao |
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (born February 14, 1991) is an American politician serving in the Hawaii Senate for the 19th district. She previously served in the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the 36th district (Waipahu). She won the seat in the 2022 election against Republican opponent Veamoniti Lautaha. In December 2025 she was appointed to the Senate.[1]
Early life and education
Lamosao was born in Honolulu and raised in Waipahu, Hawaii and attended August Ahrens Elementary School, Waipahu Intermediate School, and Waipahu High School.[2] Her family immigrated from the Philippines in the 1980s.[3] She received her Associates degree from Leeward Community College and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in political science and Master of Public Administration at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.[4][5]
Career
Lamosao worked as an office manager at the Hawaii State Legislature. She also worked for the Hawaii Farm Bureau as government relations manager and communications director. Lamosao has served as a member of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board and volunteers for Waipahu High School and Taste of Waipahu.[6]
Personal life
Lamosao is married to Justin Cadiz, a civil engineer who made the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi's final list of candidates nominated to succeed her but ultimately withdrew.[7]
References
- ^ "GOVERNOR GREEN APPOINTS RACHELE LAMOSAO TO REPRESENT SENATE DISTRICT 19". Office of the Governor. December 5, 2025. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ "REPRESENTATIVE RACHELE F. LAMOSAO (D)". Hawai'i State Legislature. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Election: Rachele Fernandez Lamosao". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. July 6, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ "Rachele Lamosao". Rachele Lamosao. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Alumni Spotlight – Rachele Lamosao". PUBA UH Manoa. May 6, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Rachele Lamosao". Rachele Lamosao. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "The Sunshine Blog: A Glitch Shrouds Effort To Fill Waipahu House Seat". Honolulu Civil Beat. December 21, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
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