Congressperson Neil Abercrombie is a senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives and has represented the First Congressional District (Honolulu and Leeward Districts) since 1991.  He began his political career in the Hawaii State Legislature in 1974, serving two terms in the House and eight years in the Senate.  He also served on the Honolulu City Council from 1988 to 1990. 

Congressperson Abercrombie has a Master’s degree in Sociology, and a Doctorate in American Studies from the University of Hawaii.  In addition to his political career, Congressperson Abercrombie has worked as a college lecturer and professor, as a waiter, custodian, probation officer, construction apprentice program director, and as a special assistant to the State Superintendent of Education. 

More information about Congressperson Abercrombie can be found at http://abercrombie.house.gov.