Daisy Hartsfield
Daisy Hartsfield | |
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Hartsfield in 2025 | |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office January 21, 2026 | |
| Appointed by | Josh Green |
| Preceded by | Rachele Lamosao |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (BA, MSW) William S. Richardson School of Law (JD) |
Daisy Lynn Balais Hartsfield is an American social worker, attorney, and politician serving as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives for the 36th district since 2026. A member of the Democratic Party, Hartsfield was appointed to the role by governor Josh Green to succeed Rachele Lamosao, who was appointed to the Hawaii State Senate.[1][2]
Early life and career
Hartsfield graduated from Waipahu High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and a Juris Doctor degree from the university's William S. Richardson School of Law.[3]
Hartsfield has previously worked as a Child Protective Services investigator, juvenile probation officer, drug court supervisor, special assistant to the Director of Human Services, administrator of the Hawaii Department of Human Services’ Social Services Division, deputy public defender, deputy attorney general and as a private attorney.[4] She is a board member of the Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Association.[5]
Hawaii House of Representatives
Hartsfield was appointed to the Hawaii House of Representatives on January 12, 2026, and took office on January 21, 2026. She was appointed by governor Josh Green to succeed Rachele Lamosao, who was appointed to the Hawaii State Senate after Henry Aquino resigned his seat.[2] Hartsfield had also applied for the Senate appointment.[6]
References
- ^ "Social work practitioner with justice system background appointed as state representative". www.mysocialworknews.com. January 19, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ a b Sasano, Jaylynn (January 12, 2026). "Attorney Daisy Hartsfield to fill Waipahu House seat". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "Gov. Green appoints new state representative for Waipahu district". Hawaii News Now. January 12, 2026. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Tsai, Michael (January 13, 2026). "Former DHS social services administrator to fill vacant House seat". Spectrum News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Burgos, Annalisa (September 14, 2025). "Free legal clinic helps residents clear minor criminal arrest records". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ "The Sunshine Blog: A Glitch Shrouds Effort To Fill Waipahu House Seat". Honolulu Civil Beat. December 21, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.