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flag Rep. Gene Ward of Hawaii, after 27 years, retires due to health issues, effective March 31.

flag Rep. Gene Ward of Hawaii is retiring after 27 years of service in the state House due to health issues, including pneumonia. flag Ward, who represents District 18, will step down on March 31. flag His retirement has been met with gratitude from Governor Josh Green and House Speaker Nadine Nakamura. flag The state's Republican Party must submit three potential successors to the governor within 30 days, who then has 60 days to appoint a replacement. flag Ward's office staff will continue to serve the district until a new representative is appointed.

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