 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(November 2024) |
Ikaika Olds | |
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| Member of the HawaiiHouseofRepresentatives from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Nishimoto |
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| Political party | Democratic |
Ikaika Olds is an American politician serving as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives for the 23rd district since 2024. [1]
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