David Ige Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography):
David Yutaka Ige was born on January 15, 1957. He served as Hawaii's eighth governor from 2014 to 2022. His service in the Hawaii State Senate began in 1995 and ended in 2014. There was also a stint as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives between 1985 and 1995. His primary victory over incumbent Governor Neil Abercrombie was followed by his victory over the Republican candidate Duke Aiona. In 2018, Ige won reelection against Republican candidate Andria Tupola.
David Ige Career:
David Ige Early Life
• The Pearl City Little League is where David Ige played for eight years and attended public schools in Pearl City, including Pearl City Elementary School, Highlands Intermediate School, and Pearl City High School.
• David Ige began his professional career at Pacific Analysis Corporation as an electrical engineer. A Research Analyst and Electronics Engineer, he worked in the department from 1979 to 1981.
David Ige Joined GTE Hawaiian Tel As A Project Engineer
• David Ige joined GTE Hawaiian Tel as a Project Engineer in 1981. He worked there for 18 years and eventually became a Senior Administrator. He earned a master's degree in Decision Sciences while working for GTE Hawaiian Tel.
David Ige Pihana Pacific As A Project Engineer/Senior Principal Engineer In 1999
• David Ige joined Pihana Pacific in 1999 as a Project Engineer/Senior Principal Engineer. Hawaiian and Pacific Communications established Hawaii's first carrier-neutral Internet exchange and world-class data center.
• David Ige joined Net Enterprise as the Vice President of Engineering
• David Ige then became Vice President of Engineering at Net Enterprise. He worked from 2003 to 2014 with Robert A. Ige and Associates as a program/project manager.
David Ige Political Career
• David Ige began his political career in 1985 after being appointed to the Hawaii House of Representatives by then-Governor George Ariyoshi. His terms as representative of District 43 from 1985 to 1993 and District 34 from 1993 to 1995 differed.
• His reelection to the Hawaii State Senate in 2012 defeated Republican candidate Mike Greco. Ige faced Greco for the first time in a general election in over a decade.
• David Ige was elected governor of Hawaii in 2014, filling an open seat. His Democratic primary victory in August of that year eliminated incumbent Governor Neil Abercrombie. His primary opponent was Republican Duke Aiona, and his primary opponent was Independent Mufi Hannemann.
David Ige Personal Life & Legacy
• David Ige met Dawn Amano while attending the University of Hawaii. Dawn was studying journalism at the time. Lauren, Amy, and Matthew, the couple's three children, are pursuing degrees at mainland universities.
• David Ige lost his father, Tokio Ige, in 2005 when he was 86. Currently, his mother lives in Pearl City as a retiree.