Fact checkTechPublished June 2, 2026
Media reports: “George Ariyoshi, Hawaii's former governor and the nation's first Asian American governor, has died at 100.”. Our verdict: True.

The claim

“George Ariyoshi, Hawaii's former governor and the nation's first Asian American governor, has died at 100.”

Media reportsNews reportApril 20, 2026Read the original

Coverage of the death of Hawaii's former governor.

Our verdict

True

Ariyoshi died in April 2026 aged 100; he was the first US governor of Asian American descent.

What we found

He served as governor from 1974 to 1986 after acting from 1973. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

Contradict 0Support 2Background 0
  • Supports the claim

    Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the first US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100. [1]

  • Supports the claim

    George Ariyoshi, the state's third governor, dies at 100. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against AP via WSLS, Civil Beat. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

  1. [1]AP via WSLS · Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100
  2. [2]Civil Beat · George Ariyoshi, state's third governor, dies at age 100

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