Sylvia Luke

Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii

DemocratStateHawaii

Sylvia Eun Jung Luke (née Chang, born December 15, 1967) is an American politician who has served since 2022 as the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii. A member of the Democratic party, she served in the Hawaii House of Representatives representing the 26th district from 1998 to 2013, and the 25th district from 2013 to 2022. Luke is the first politician of South Korean descent to be elected to a s

8.00/ 10.00

Moderate

Under Review

2 verified records

2 unresolved matters

Last reviewed: Aug 4, 2026

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Truthfulness2.00 / 2.00

Legal Conduct1.50 / 3.00

−1.50 deducted

Ethics2.00 / 2.00

Financial Integrity1.00 / 1.50

−0.50 deducted

Public Accountability1.50 / 1.50

Due Process Notice

Scores reflect verified evidence only. Allegations and investigations do not equal guilt. Indictment and charge deductions are provisional and restored on acquittal, dismissal, or overturn. Every deduction is clickable and sourced.

IndictmentFinancial ConflictSerious

-0.50 pts

Indicted for falsifying campaign committee reports

The same 12-count indictment charges Luke with falsifying campaign committee reports tied to the alleged bribery scheme. Charges are unadjudicated; provisional deduction restorable on acquittal or dismissal.

Verified Facts: Campaign-finance falsification counts within the July 2026 indictment. Provisional.

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T2NewsNation· News· ✓ Editorial Team Aug 4, 2026

T2POLITICO· News· ✓ Editorial Team Aug 4, 2026

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Event: Jul 24, 2026· Published: Aug 4, 2026

Published· Reviewed by Editorial Team· Aug 4, 2026

IndictmentCriminal CaseSevere

-1.50 pts

Indicted on 12 counts: criminal conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery

A Hawaii grand jury indicted Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke on criminal conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery, alleging she accepted roughly $35,000 in campaign contributions from lobbyist Tobi Solidum in exchange for advancing a COVID-19 testing contract while she chaired the House Finance Committee in 2022. Charges are unadjudicated; provisional deduction restorable on acquittal or dismissal.

Verified Facts: 12-count indictment returned July 24, 2026 (announced July 25). Provisional.