Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare Connors has been confirmed as the next U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaiʻi. The U.S. Senate unanimously voted for her confirmation.
In a statement, Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz said, “With her strong background in public service and her proven commitment to justice, we were proud to support her nomination, and are confident she will serve the people of Hawaiʻi well.”
Connors has served as Hawaiʻi's attorney general since 2019.
Some Native Hawaiians opposed her nomination, saying Connors treated dozens of elders like criminals when they protested the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea.
Gov. David Ige has appointed Holly Shikada as the next state attorney general. Shikada is a 30-year veteran with the attorney general's office, having served 18 years as the supervising deputy.
She previously led a unit within the department focused on ensuring compliance with a class-action settlement, known as the Felix Consent Decree.
Shikada also served in the office’s Family Law Division. Her appointment is subject to state Senate confirmation.
