Sue Lee Loy

Sue Lee Loy
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 5, 2024
Preceded byRichard Onishi
Personal details
BornOahu
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Ian Lee Loy
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(m. 2024, divorced)​
EducationHawai‘i Community College
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy is an American politician serving as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives for the 2nd district since 2024.[1] A Democrat, she previously served on the Hawaii County Council from 2016 to 2024.

Early life and education

Lee Loy was born on Oahu to David Keohokapu, a longshoreman, and Patricia, a nurse, and the family moved to the Big Island in 1974. Raised in Hilo, Lee Loy attended Waiakea High School, Hawai‘i Community College, and the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.[2]

Hawaii House of Representatives

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]

Personal life

Lee Loy's husband, Ian, filed for divorce in February 2024. The two co-parent a child with special needs.[5]

References

  1. ^ "State races conclude with latest printout". Hawaii News Now. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Lindsey Jr., Robert (March 1, 2019). "Hawai'i County Councilwoman – Sue Lee Loy". Ka Wai Ola. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Dayton, Kevin (May 31, 2024). "Hilo Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy Is Hoping To Move Up To The Legislature". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  4. ^ "Councilmember Sue Lee Loy's candidacy for Legislature seat is under review". Hawaii Public Radio. June 14, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Burnett, John (June 20, 2024). "Hawaii island candidate for state House wins residency challenge". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Retrieved November 11, 2024.


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