A Central Oahu lawmaker who was appointed to the state senate this summer has now won the seat outright in her own election, which is good news for her district as she settles into a longer-term role.

• She was appointed in August to replace a retiring senator, then ran a rapid campaign and won the seat in this election.
• She represents a large, growing district covering Waipahu, Royal Kunia, Village Park, Waikele, and Kunia.
• Her top priorities are the cost of living, high gas prices, and repairing county highways and roads across the district.
• She also plans to focus on public safety and school funding, drawing on her background as a former state sustainability coordinator and longtime neighborhood board chair.

Outlook: She's expected to push for road repairs, energy cost relief, and school resources for Central Oahu now that she holds the seat long-term.