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Duke Aiona (James Aiona) was born on 8 June, 1955 in Pearl City, Territory of Hawaii, is an American politician. Discover Duke Aiona's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
| Popular As |
James Aiona |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
8 June, 1955 |
| Birthday |
8 June |
| Birthplace |
Pearl City, Territory of Hawaii |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 68 years old group.
Duke Aiona Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Duke Aiona height not available right now. We will update Duke Aiona's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
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Who Is Duke Aiona's Wife?
His wife is Vivian Welsh
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Vivian Welsh |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
4 |
Duke Aiona Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Duke Aiona worth at the age of 68 years old? Duke Aiona’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Duke Aiona's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Duke Aiona Social Network
Timeline
James R. "Duke" Aiona Jr. (born June 8, 1955) is an American politician and jurist who served as the eleventh lieutenant governor of Hawaii under Linda Lingle from 2002 to 2010.
A Republican, he also served both as an attorney and a judge for the state prior to becoming lieutenant governor.
Upon graduating high school, Aiona played basketball at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California and pursued a bachelor of arts degree in political science, which he received from there in 1977.
In 1977, while attending law school, he met Vivian Welsh at a dance in Waikīkī.
Aiona returned to Hawaiʻi and graduated from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 1981.
They have two sons, Kulia and Makana; and two daughters, Ohulani and Kaimilani.
As lieutenant governor, Aiona was paid $117,312 per annum.
Aiona and Governor Linda Lingle became Hawaii's first Republican administration to win a second term, and they won with the largest margin of victory in any gubernatorial race in the history of the state.
He began his legal career at the City and County of Honolulu as a deputy prosecutor, and was appointed to the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary in 1990 as a Family Court judge.
In 1996, while serving as Circuit Court judge, Aiona became the first administrative judge and primary architect of the Drug Court Program in Hawaiʻi.
The program gives non-violent offenders a chance to stay out of prison through active and effective drug rehabilitation.
Aiona was the Republican nominee for Governor of Hawaii in the 2010 election, but was defeated by Democrat Neil Abercrombie in the general election.
Aiona ran to succeed Lingle as governor in 2010, but lost to Neil Abercrombie; he ran for governor again in 2014, losing to Democrat David Ige.
He was the Republican nominee once again in the 2014 election, but lost to Democrat David Ige, since which he has done legal work and consulting.
In June 2022, Aiona announced that he would run again for a third time in the Republican nomination for the 2022 election, which he lost to Democrat Josh Green, the incumbent Hawaii Lieutenant Governor.
Aiona said he ran again due to "lack of a moral compass" and because basic issues have worsened without civility and transparency.
As of 2023, he is the most recent Republican to serve as Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii.
James Aiona was born in Pearl City, Hawaiʻi.
He is of Hawaiian and Portuguese descent on his father's side and Chinese on his mother's side.
His mother worked as an elementary school teacher and his father worked as a life insurance agent.
He attended Saint Louis School, a local academy of the Diocese of Honolulu.
