Gary L. Hooser (born January 19, 1954) is an American politician who served as a member of the Hawaii State Senate representing Kauaʻi and Niʻihau from 2002 to 2010.

[3] Hooser was elected to the Hawaii State Senate in 2002, representing the 7th Senatorial District, which includes the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

[citation needed] While in the Senate, Hooser introduced a bill establishing the nation's first solar hot water heating system requirement for new homes.

[citation needed] Hooser resigned from his Senate seat in July 2010 in order to run for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Hawaiʻi.

[7][8][9] Hooser received endorsements in the race from a variety of organizations, including the Sierra Club of Hawaii,[10] Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association,[11] Unite Here!