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Hannibal M. Tavares (September 24 1919 – January 17 1998) was an American politician. Tavares served as the Mayor of Maui from 1979 until 1991. He holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Mayor of Maui in history.Tavares was born in Makawao Maui Hawaii on September 24 1919.In 1978 Maui Mayor Elmer Cravalho won re-election for a second term. However Cravalho suddenly left office in 1979 only months after winning re-election.