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Donovan Dela Cruz

Currently holds the office of Hawaii State Senate - District 17 until November 5, 2026.

Candidate for Hawaii State Senate - District 17 in 2026 Hawaii Primary Election.

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Donovan Dela Cruz

Hawaii State Senate - District 17

About Donovan Dela Cruz

Professional Experience
Hawaii Pacific University, Adjunct Professor (2018 - Present)
DTL - A Hawaiian Strategy Studio, Communications (2015 - Present)
Hawaii State Senate, Senator (2010 - Present)
WCIT Architecture, Director of Communications (2011 - 2014)
Honolulu City Council, Councilmember (2003 - 2010)
Stryker Weiner & Yokota Public Relations, Account Supervisor (1998 - 2002)
Degrees
Master's, Argosy University, Organizational Leadership (2015)
Bachelor's, University of Oregon, Communications Studies (1995)

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Hawaii State Senate - District 17 in Hawaii Primary Election
Hawaii State Senate - District 17 in Hawaii General Election
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