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Patsy T. Mink (D) of Honolulu
Incumbent - elected 1990

Born: December 6, 1927, Paia, Maui.
Education: U. of Hawaii, B.A., 1948; U. of Chicago, J.D., 1951.
Military Service: None.
Occupation: Lawyer.
Family: Husband, John Francis Mink; one child.
Religion: Protestant.
Political Career: Hawaii Territorial House, 1956-58; Hawaii Territorial Senate, 1958-60; Hawaii Senate, 1962-64; U.S. House, 1965-77; sought Democratic nomination for president, 1972; Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, 1976; assistant U.S. secretary of State, 1977-78; Honolulu City Council, 1983-87; sought Democratic nomination for governor.