Brandon J. C. Elefante is an American politician serving as a member of the

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for the 16th district. He was elected to office on November 8, 2022.

Early life and education

Elefante was born and raised in

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. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from

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in 2008 and a

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from the

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in 2011.

Career

Elefante began his career as a high school teacher and coach before working on the staff of City Councilman Breene Harimoto and State Senator Will Espero. He was elected to the

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in 2014. He was elected to the Hawaii Senate in 2022.

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Living people Democratic Party Hawaii state senators Saint Mary's College of California alumni Chaminade University of Honolulu alumni Honolulu City Council members People from Honolulu County, Hawaii Politicians from Honolulu People from Hawaii Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century members of the Hawaii State Legislature {{Hawaii-politician-stub