John Carroll (politician) facts for kids
John Stanley Carroll (born December 18, 1929 – died September 19, 2021) was an American politician. He served the people of Hawaii as a state representative and a state senator. He was a member of the Republican Party. John Carroll was born in St. Marys, Kansas.
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A Life in Politics
John Carroll spent many years working in politics. A politician is someone who works in government to help make decisions for the people. Carroll was elected to represent Hawaii in different parts of its government.
Serving in Hawaii's Government
John Carroll was a state representative. This means he was part of a group that makes laws for the state of Hawaii. Later, he became a state senator. Senators also help make laws, but usually in a smaller group. He was a Republican, which is one of the main political parties in the United States.
Running for Higher Office
In 1966, John Carroll wanted to become a member of the U.S. Congress. He ran for one of Hawaii's two seats in the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. He did not win this election.
Later, in 2019, he announced he would run for mayor of Honolulu. The mayor is the leader of a city. He ran for this position in November 2020 but did not win.
Later Years
John Carroll passed away on September 19, 2021. He was 91 years old. He died in Oahu, Hawaii, where he had served the community for many years.
See also
In Spanish: John Carroll para niños
