GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: Governor to attend Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
Posted on Jul 25, 2016 in Latest Department News, Newsroom, Office of the Governor Press Releases
HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige are scheduled to participate in the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania next week.
As governor, Ige is a superdelegate with Hawai‘i’s Democratic Party. Elected delegates and superdelegates from Hawai‘i and across the country will be attending the Democratic National Convention starting Monday, July 25 through July 28.
Gov. Ige is receiving regular updates on Tropical Storm Darby and has the flexibility to return to Hawai‘i if necessary.
He is currently scheduled to return to Hawai‘i on July 29.
No state funds are being used for this trip.
Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui serves as acting governor while Gov. Ige is out of state.
Media Contacts:
Jodi Leong
Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary
Office of the Governor
Office: 808-586-0043
Mobile: 808-798-3929
Cindy McMillan
Communications Director
Office of the Governor
Office: 808-586-0012
Mobile: 808-265-7974