David Yutaka Ige (born January 15, 1957) is an American politician serving as the eighth governor of Hawaii. He previously served in the Hawaii State Senate, a Democrat. In the 2014 gubernatorial election, he won the Democratic primary over incumbent Governor Neil Abercrombie, and the general election over Republican nominee Duke Aiona. He was reelected in 2018.
David Ige Age, Height & Weight
- As of 2020, Asa Hutchinson age is 63 years old.
- He stands on a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
- He weighs around 70 Kg.
- His eye color is dark brown and has brown hair.
- He wears a shoe size of 9 UK.
David Ige Quick Facts
| Wiki/Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | David Yutaka Ige |
| Nick Name | David Ige |
| Born | January 15, 1957 |
| Age | 63 years old (As of 2020) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Known For | eighth governor of Hawaii |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Birthplace | Pearl City, Hawaii, U.S |
| Residence | Governors’ Residence |
| Nationality | American |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height/ Tall | In feet - 5'7" |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Not Known Mother: Not Known |
| Personal Life | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse/ Wife | Dawn Amano |
| Children | (3) Lauren, Amy, and Matthew |
| Qualification | |
| Education | University of Hawaii, Manoa (BS, MBA) |
| Income | |
| Net Worth | Approx $300 USD (As of 2020) |
| Online Contacts | |
| Social Media Links | Instagram, Twitter, Facebook |
| Website | governor.hawaii.gov |
David Ige Wife
- As of 2020, David Ige is married with Dawn Amano.
- Ige met his wife, Dawn, at the University of Hawaii.
- They have three children named, Lauren, Amy, and Matthew.
- Currently, this family is enjoying their life at the fullest and resides in Governors’ Residence.
David Ige Early Life & Education
- Ige was born on January 15, 1957, in Pearl City, Hawaii, U.S.
- His family information is not known in public domain.
- As per his education, he attended public schools in Pearl City: Pearl City Elementary School, Highlands Intermediate School, and Pearl City High School.
- He also participated in community sports, playing in the Pearl City Little League for eight years.
- At the newly built Pearl City High School, Ige excelled in many activities.
David Ige Career
- After college, while working for GTE Hawaiian Tel, Ige took graduate courses at UH and earned a Master of Business Administration degree in decisions sciences.
- In 1986 Hawaii Business Magazine named him one of the university’s Top 10 MBA students.
- Before being elected governor of Hawaii, Ige served as project manager with Robert A. Ige and Associates, Inc., Vice President of engineering at NetEnterprise, and senior principal engineer at Pihana Pacific, which established the first world-class data center and carrier-neutral Internet exchange in Hawaii and the Pacific.
- Before that, he worked as an engineer for GTE Hawaiian Tel for more than 18 years.
- In October 2015 Ige declared a state of emergency due to the escalating scale of the homelessness problem.
- On February 22, 2019, President Trump appointed Ige to the bipartisan Council of Governors, on which Ige will serve as co-chair.
David Ige Controversy
- Ige has allowed the Thirty Meter Telescope to be built on Mauna Kea.
- Some protesters have called for his impeachment because of this.
- On July 18, 2019, an online petition titled “Impeach Governor David Ige” was posted to Change.org.
- The petition has gathered over 62,562 signatures worldwide.
Net Worth of David Ige
- As of 2020, David Ige net worth is estimated around $300 Million USD.
- His primary source of income is his political career.
Facts about David Ige
- David Ige hometown is Pearl City.
- On February 22, 2019, President Trump appointed Ige to the bipartisan Council of Governors, on which Ige will serve as co-chair.
- Greco was the first challenger Ige faced in a general election in over a decade.
- Ige faced Republican Duke Aiona and Independent Mufi Hannemann in the general election.
- He won by 12 percentage points.
