More than 200 candidates are running for elected offices in Hawai‘i and will appear on ballots this year. See the candidates for city and county races, here.
Tuesday marked the filing deadline for prospective political candidates to submit their nomination papers to run for office in the upcoming 2026 elections. The 2026 primary election will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, with the general election set for Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Here are the candidates for statewide races.
Governor
- Incumbent Josh Green, Democrat
- Duke Bourgoin, Democrat
- Gary Cordery, Republican
- Ken Fujiyama, Republican
- John (Raghu) Giuffre, nonpartisan
- Bu Laia Hill, nonpartisan
- Clyde McClain (Mac) Lewman, nonpartisan
- George (Teva) Lucas-Tadeo, Democrat
- Lauren Kapoliahi‘iaka Shim, Democrat
- Calvert Williamson, nonpartisan
Lieutenant Governor
- Daniel Anthony, Republican
- Della Au Belatti, Democrat
- John Choi, Democrat
- Hopelin (Hope) Cresencia, Republican
- Ku (Bobby) Cuadra, Democrat
- Shaena Dela Cruz, Green
- Kilakila Kamau, nonpartisan
- DerekKawakami, Democrat
- Margaret Rose Mejia, Republican
- Robert Peters, Republican
- Sam Puletasi, Democrat
U.S. Representative, District I
- Incumbent Ed Case, Democrat
- Nathan Berning, nonpartisan
- Jennifer Booker, Democrat
- Jordan Conley, Green
- Ben Fatula, Democrat
- Jarrett Keohokalole, Democrat
- Nicholas (Nick) Kiswanto, Democrat
- Adriel Lam, Republican
U.S. Representative candidates, District II
- Incumbent Jill Tokuda, Democrat
- Brenton Awa, Republican
- Kirill Basin, Democrat
- Edward Codelia, nonpartisan
- Greg Guithues, Democrat
- Steven King, Democrat
- Randall Terry, nonpartisan
State Senator, District 2 (Puna)
- Incumbent Joy San Buenaventura, Democrat
- Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian, Democrat
- Frederick Fogel, libertarian
State Senator District 5 (Wailuku, Kahului)
- Incumbent Troy Hashimoto, Democrat
State Senator District 8 (Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau)
- Incumbent Ronald Kouchi, Democrat
State Senator District 9 (Hawai‘i Kai, Diamond Head)
- Incumbent Stanley Chang, Democrat
- David Croswell, Republican
State Senator District 10 (Kaimukī, Kapahulu, Mō‘ili‘ili)
• Incumbent Les Ihara Jr., Democrat
• Jackson Sayama, Democrat
State Senator District 11 (Mānoa, Makiki, Punchbowl)
• Incumbent Carol Fukunaga, Democrat
State Senator District 13 (Liliha, Iwilei, Nu‘uanu)
- Lei Ahu Isa, Democrat
- Wallyn Kanoelani Christian, Republican
- James Logue, Democrat
- Tricia Kwai Lin Nakamatsu, Democrat
- Jordan Nakamura, Democrat
- Lynn Vasquez, Democrat
State Senator District 14 (Moanalua, ‘Aiea, Fort Shafter)
- Incumbent Donna Mercado Kim, Democrat
- Christy Kikue MacPherson, Democrat
State Senator District 15 (Kalihi, Māpunapuna)
- Incumbent Glenn Wakai, Democrat
State Senator District 17 (Mililani Town, Wahiawā)
- Incumbent Donovan Dela Cruz, Democrat
- Nani Brown, Democrat
State Senator District 19 (Pearl City, Waipahu)
- Incumbent Rachele F. Lamosao, Democrat
- Elijah Pierick, Republican
- Inam Ikeda Perreira Rahman, Democrat
State Senator District 20 (‘Ewa Beach, Ocean Pointe)
- Incumbent Kurt Fevella, Republican
- Rida Cabanilla Arakawa, Republican
- Bob McDermott, Republican
- Markus Owens, Democrat
State Senator District 21 (Kalaeloa, Kapolei)
- Incumbent Mike Gabbard, Democrat
State Senator District 25 (Kailua, Waimānalo)
- Incumbent Chris Lee, Democrat
- Bobby Silva, Democrat
State Rep. District 1 (Hilo, Hāmākua)
- Incumbent Matthias Kusch, Democrat
State Rep. District 2 (Hilo)
- Incumbent Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Democrat
- Cristina (Tina) Holt, Democrat
- Jonathan Kennealy, Republican
State Rep. District 3 (Hilo, Keaukaha, Kea‘au)
- Incumbent Chris Todd, Democrat
- Kuulei (Kiana) Keawekane, Democrat
- Austin Martin, Libertarian
State Rep. District 4 (Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches)
- Incumbent Greggor Ilagan, Democrat
- Tamlyn (Tam) Hunt, Democrat
- Zak Wittenhagen, Republican
State Rep. District 5 (Kea‘au, Mountain View, Volcano, Pāhala, Punalu‘u, Nā‘ālehu, Hawaiian Ocean View)
- Incumbent Jeanné Kapela, Democrat
- Matt Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Democrat
- Dalene McCormick, Republican
State Rep. District 6 (Captain Cook, Kailua-Kona)
- Incumbent Kirstin Kahaloa, Democrat
State Rep. District 7 (Kailua-Kona, Honokōhau)
- Incumbent Nicole Lowen, Democrat
State Rep. District 8 (Hawi, Waimea, Waikōloa)
- Incumbent David Tarnas, Democrat
- Hope Alohalani Cermelj, Republican
- Monique Perreira, Republican
State Rep. District 9 (Kahului)
- Incumbent Justin Woodson, Democrat
State Rep. District 10 (Wailuku)
- Incumbent Tyson Miyake, Democrat
- Travis Bumanglag, Republican
- Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano, Democrat
State Rep. District 11 (Kīhei, Wailea)
- Incumbent Terez (T.Amato) Amato, Democrat
- Sheila Walker, Republican
State Rep. District 12 (Pukalani, Makawao)
- Incumbent Kyle Yamashita, Democrat
- Dan Johnson, Republican
- Keoni Kuoha, Democrat
State Rep. District 13 ( Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Kaho‘olawe)
- Incumbent Mahina Poepoe, Democrat
- Robin Vanderpool, Republican
State Rep. District 14 (Lahaina)
- Incumbent Elle Cochran, Republican
- Kanamu Balinbin, Democrat
- Pa‘ele Kiakona, Green
- Ashley Olson, Democrat
- Sne Patel, Democrat
State Rep. District 15 (Hā‘ena, Hanalei)
- Incumbent Nadine Nakamura, Democrat
State Rep. District 16 (Wailuā, Līhu‘e)
- Incumbent Luke Evslin, Democrat
- David Hazlebeck, Republican
State Rep. District 17 (Ni‘ihau, Kōloa, Po‘ipū, Kalāheo, Ele‘ele, Hanapēpē, Waimea)
- Incumbent Daynette (Dee) Morikawa, Democrat
- Misty Cluett, Republican
- Chad Schimmelfennig, Democrat
State Rep. District 18 (Portlock, Hawai‘i Kai)
- Incumbent Joe Gedeon, Republican
- James (Jamie) Wataru, Democrat
State Rep. District 19 (‘Āina Haina, Niu Valley)
- Incumbent Mark Jun Hashem, Democrat
- Kahi Pacarro, Democrat
State Rep. District 20 (Leahi, Wai‘alae, Kaimukī)
- Incumbent Tina Nakada Grandinetti, Democrat
- David Asing, Republican
State Rep. District 21 (Pālolo Valley, Wilhelmina Rise)
- Ranell Asuega-Fualaau, Democrat
- Angie Knight, Democrat
- Jake Takaya Morrow, Democrat
- Andrew Phomsouvanh, Democrat
- Derek Turbin, Democrat
State Rep. District 22 (Mānoa)
- Incumbent Andrew Takuya Garrett, Democrat
State Rep. District 23 (Mō‘ili‘ili, McCully)
- Incumbent Ikaika Olds, Democrat
- Victor Muh, Republican
State Rep. District 24 (Waikīkī)
- Incumbent Adrian Tam, Democrat
- Jonathan Clausen, nonpartisan
- Bulla Eastman, Democrat
State Rep. District 25 (Ala Moana, Downtown Honolulu)
- Incumbent Kim Coco Iwamoto, Democrat
State Rep. District 26 (Makiki, Punchbowl)
- Nathan Kenichi Char, Democrat
- Janel Fujinaka, Democrat
- Arjuna Heim, Democrat
- Robin (Robyn) McCreary, Republican
- Ian Ross, Democrat
- Tony Silva, Republican
State Rep. District 27 (Pacific Heights, Nu‘uanu)
- Incumbent Jenna Takenouchi, Democrat
State Rep. District 28 (Sand Island, Chinatown)
- Reno Abihai, Democrat
- Nadia Alves, Democrat
- Ernest Caravalho, Democrat
- Anthony (Tony) Nagatani, Democrat
- Incumbent Michael (Cov) Ratcliffe, Democrat
State Rep. District 29 (Kamehameha Heights, Kalihi Valley)
- Incumbent Ikaika Hussey, Democrat
- Tess Abalos, Republican
- John Mizuno, Democrat
State Rep. District 30 (Kalihi, Hickam Village)
- Incumbent Shirley Ann Templo, Democrat
- Faatea Faatea, Democrat
- Kekoa O Pololu Kealoha, Democrat
- Amanda Ybanez, Republican
- Angela Melody Young, Republican
State Rep. District 31 (Pearl Harbor, Salt Lake)
- Incumbent Linda Ichiyama, Democrat
- Nancy Valdez, Republican
State Rep. District 32 (Forth Shafter, Āliamanu)
- Incumbent Garner Shimizu, Republican
- Micah Po‘okela Kim Aiu, Democrat
State Rep. District 33 (‘Aiea, Waimalu)
- Incumbent Sam Satoru Kong, Democrat
State Rep. District 34 (Pearl City, Waiau)
- Incumbent Gregg Takayama, Democrat
- Gaius (Kipi) Dupio II, Republican
State Rep. District 35 (Pearl City, Waipahū)
- Incumbent Cory Chun, Democrat
State Rep. District 36 (Waipahū)
- Incumbent Daisy Balais Hartsfield, Democrat
- Eric Barsatan, Democrat
- Maurice Morita, Democrat
State Rep. District 37 (Mililani Town, Waipi‘o Gentry)
- Incumbent Trish La Chica, Democrat
- Trevor Nagamine, Democrat
- Emil Svrcina, nonpartisan
State Rep. District 38 (Mililani, Waipi‘o Acres)
- Incumbent Lauren Cheape Matsumoto, Republican
State Rep. District 39 (Royal Kunia, Village Park)
- Daniel (Danny) DeGracia, Republican
- Loren Keola Doctolero, Democrat
- Wayne Kaiwi, Republican
- Corey Rosenlee, Democrat
State Rep. District 40 (‘Ewa Beach, Iroquois Point)
- Incumbent Julie Reyes Oda, Republican
- Rose Martinez, Democrat
State Rep. District 41 (‘Ewa Beach, Ocean Pointe)
- Incumbent David Alcos III, Republican
State Rep. District 42 (‘Ewa, Kapolei)
- Incumbent Diamond Garcia, Republican
- Anthony Makana Paris, Democrat
State Rep. District 43 (Kapolei, Makakilo)
- Incumbent Kanani Souza, Republican
- Sheila Medeiros, Republican
State Rep. District 44 (Honokai Hale, Nānākuli)
- Incumbent Darius Kila, Democrat
- Blessings De La Cruz, nonpartisan
- Michael Kahikina, Democrat
- Charla (Kahealani) Weaver, Republican
State Rep. District 45 (Wai‘anae, Mākaha)
- Incumbent Chris Muraoka, Republican
- Kalehua Kaopua, Democrat
State Rep. District 46 (Wahiawā, Whitmore Village)
- Incumbent Amy Perruso, Democrat
- Daniel Michael Gabriel, Republican
- Rocklin Youngstrom, Republican
State Rep. District 47 (Waialua, Hale‘iwa)
- Incumbent Sean Quinlan, Democrat
- Mark Talaeai, Republican
State Rep. District 48 (Ka‘a‘awa, Kahalu‘u)
- Incumbent Lisa Kitagawa, Democrat
State Rep. District 49 (Kāne‘ohe, Maunawili)
- Incumbent Scot Matayoshi, Democrat
- 'Ale Rodas, Republican
State Rep. District 50 (Kailua)
- Incumbent Mike Lee, Democrat
- Jesse Fitzgerald, Green
State Rep. District 51 (Waimānalo)
- Incumbent Lisa Marten, Democrat
- Micah Kalama, Democrat
- Steven Haumschild, Democrat
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Maui Trustee (nonpartisan)
- Ke‘eaumoku Kapu
- Carmen Hulu Lindsey
OHA O‘ahu Trustee
- Kalei Akaka
- Hinaleimoana (Hina) Wong
OHA At-Large Trustees
- Adrian (Keli‘i) Akina
- Ikaika Anderson
- Karl Veto Baker
- Shelby Pikachu Billionaire
- Jackie Kahookele Burke
- Michelle (Mikala) Costello
- Kanekoa (Koa)Crabbe
- Brickwood Galuteria
- Clifford Kauaula
- Brendon Kalei‘aina Lee
- Philip (Kawika) Martin
- R. Kunani Nihipali Sr.
- Kalena Parish
- Keoni Souza
- John Waihee IV
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