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U.S. HOUSE

1st District

Urban Honolulu

Democrat

Case, Ed *

Republican

Curtis, Ron

Dickens, James (J.D.)

Olson, Nancy Lynn

Reyes, Arturo Pacheco

Smith, Taylor J.

Nonpartisan

Griffin, Calvin C. (G.)

2nd District

Rural Oahu and Neighbor Islands

Democrat

Evans, Brian

Famera, Noelle

Kahele, Kaiali‘i (Kai)

Lee, Brenda L. Machado

Republican

Akana, Joe

Bond, Steven R.

Gottschalk, Karla (Bart)

Hamman, David R.

Kaneshiro, Elise Hatsuko

Love, Nicholas T.

Nagamine, Robert K.

Quel, Raymond S.

San Nicolas, Felipe C.

Libertarian

Tippens, Michelle Rose

Nonpartisan

Burrus, Ron

McCorriston, Byron U.

Aloha Aina

Hoomanawanui, Jonathan

American Shopping party

Giuffre, John (Raghu)

STATE SENATE

2nd District

Puna-Ka‘u

Aloha Aina

Ka-ipo, Ron G.

Democrat

Burrows, Smiley

San Buenaventura, Joy

5th District

Wailuku-Waihee-Kahului

Aloha Aina

Keen, Rynette Ipo

Democrat

Keith-Agaran, Gil S. Coloma *

Republican

Kajiwara-Gusman, Christy

8th District

Kauai-Niihau

Democrat

Kouchi, Ronald Dan *

9th District

Hawaii Kai-Diamond Head

Democrat

Chang, Stanley *

Republican

Slom, Sam M.

10th District

Kaimuki-Kapahulu-Moiliili-Ala Wai

Democrat

Arriola, Jesus

Higgins, Vicki B.

Ihara, Les S., Jr. *

Nonpartisan

Shiraishi, Paul J.

11th District

Manoa-Makiki-Punchbowl

Democrat

Taniguchi, Brian T. *

13th District

Nuuanu-Palama-Liliha- Iwilei-Downtown-Chinatown

Democrat

McDonald, Kevin (Shadow)

Rhoads, Karl A. *

14th District

Kapalama-Kalihi Valley-Moanalua

Democrat

Kim, Donna Mercado *

15th District

Kalihi-Salt Lake-Pearl Harbor

Democrat

Wakai, Glenn *

19th District

Ewa Beach-Iroquois Point

Democrat

Cabanilla Arakawa, Rida

Clark, John H., III

Republican

Fevella, Kurt *

20th District

Kapolei

Democrat

Gabbard, Mike *

Libertarian

Bonoan, Feena M.

22nd District

Wahiawa

Democrat

Cuaresma, Thora-Jean (T.J.)

Dela Cruz, Donovan *

Republican

Miller, John E.

Nonpartisan

Fanene, Banner S.

25th District

Hawaii Kai-Waimanalo-Kailua-Maunawili

Democrat

Lee, Chris

Republican

Kim-Marshall, Kristina

STATE HOUSE

1st District

Kukuihaele-Laupahoehoe-North Hilo

Democrat

Nakashima, Mark M. *

Republican

Shin, Lorraine Pualani

2nd District

Hilo-Waiakea-Keaukaha

Democrat

Todd, Christopher L.T. *

Aloha Aina

McMackin, Devin Shaw, Sr.

3rd District

South Hilo-Keaau-Honuapo

Democrat

Fogel, Frederick F.

Matson, Shannon Lopeka

Onishi, Richard H.K. *

Republican

Hughes, Susan

4th District

Hawaiian Acres-Pahoa-Kalapana

Democrat

Ilagan, Greggor

Ohara, Eileen

Republican

Cermelj, Hope (Alohalani)

Aloha Aina

Haumea, Desmon Antone

Nonpartisan

Ley, Brian

5th District

Naalehu-Captain Cook-Keauhou

Democrat

Bondera, Colehour

Kapela, Jeanne

Aloha Aina

Decker, Citlalli Johanna

Libertarian

Last, Michael L. (Mike)

6th District

Holualoa-Kailua-Kona-Honokohau

Democrat

Lowen, Nicole *

7th District

Kaupulehu-Waimea-Halaula

Democrat

Tarnas, David A. *

8th District

Waihee-Waiehu-Wailuku

Democrat

Aiwohi, Ka‘apuni

Hashimoto, Troy *

Hill, Robert G., III

9th District

Kahului-Wailuku-Puunene

Democrat

Woodson, Justin H. *

Aloha Aina

Chrupalyk, Kahala Jen

10th District

Lahaina-Kaanapali-Honokohau

Democrat

McKelvey, Angus L.K. *

Nakoa, Leonard K., III

Aloha Aina

Gyldstrand, Travis D.E.

Republican

Balinbin, Kanamu

11th District

South Maui

Democrat

Couch, Don

Wildberger, Tina M.L. *

Aloha Aina

Greenberg, Howard E.

12th District

Spreckelsville-Upcountry

Democrat

Russell, Simon S.

Yamashita, Kyle T. *

13th District

Lanai-Molokai-Paia-Hana

Democrat

DeCoite, Lynn P. *

Ritte, Walter

Republican

Vanderpool, Robin

Aloha Aina

Kapaku, Theresa

14th District

Hanalei-Princeville-Kapaa

Democrat

Nakamura, Nadine K. *

Republican

Monas, Steve

15th District

Wailua-Hanamaulu-Lihue

Democrat

Tokioka, James Kunane *

Republican

Yoder, Steve

16th District

Niihau-Koloa-Kokee

Democrat

Morikawa, Daynette (Dee) *

Republican

Des, Ana Mo

17th District

Kalama Valley-Queen’s Gate- Hawaii Kai

Republican

Ward, Gene *

Democrat

Kogachi, Keith

18th District

Hahaione Valley-Aina Haina- Kahala

Democrat

Driskill, Tommy, III

Hashem, Mark Jun *

Republican

Ford, Lori

19th District

Diamond Head-Kaimuki- Kapahulu

Democrat

Kobayashi, Bertrand (Bert)*

American Shopping party

Chen, Wayne

Nonpartisan

Parrish, Michael L. (Mike)

20th District

Palolo-St. Louis Heights-Kaimuki

Democrat

Gardner, Rebecca P. (Becky)

Ishibashi, Jay I.

Sayama, Jackson

Turbin, Derek A.

Republican

Allen, Julia E.

21st District

McCully-Moiliili-Kapahulu

Democrat

Nishimoto, Scott Y. *

22nd District

Waikiki-Ala Moana-Kakaako

Democrat

Brower, Tom *

Tam, Adrian

Republican

Ochs, Nicholas R.

23rd District

Manoa-Punahou-Moiliili

Democrat

Kobayashi, Dale *

24th District

Moiliili-Makiki-Tantalus

Democrat

Belatti, Della Au *

Aloha Aina

Sexton, Andy, Jr. (Umi)

25th District

Punchbowl-Pauoa-Nuuanu

Democrat

Luke, Sylvia *

26th District

Downtown-Kakaako-McCully

Democrat

Iwamoto, Kim Coco

Saiki, Scott K. *

27th District

Nuuanu-Liliha-Alewa Heights

Democrat

Ohno, Takashi *

28th District

Kamehameha Heights-Kalihi Valley

Democrat

Mizuno, John M. *

29th District

Chinatown-Iwilei-Kalihi

Democrat

Holt, Daniel *

Logue, James

30th District

Sand Island-Kalihi-Airport

Democrat

Cachola, Romy M. *

Ganaden, Ernesto M. (Sonny)

Republican

Azinga, P.M. (Pualani)

Quilingking, Tess Abalos

31st District

Fort Shafter-Moanalua Gardens-Aliamanu

Democrat

Johanson, Aaron Ling *

32nd District

Salt Lake-Moanalua Valley

Democrat

Ichiyama, Linda *

33rd District

Halawa-Aiea-Newtown

Democrat

Arakaki, Tracy Aaron

Kong, Sam Satoru *

Republican

Boyette, Jennifer (Jenny)

34th District

Pearl City-Waimalu-Pacific Palisades

Democrat

Takayama, Gregg *

Republican

Simon, Keone F.

35th District

Pearl City-Waipio-Pearl Harbor

Democrat

Takumi, Roy M. *

Republican

Hood, Carl E.

Aloha Aina

Kahau, Keline-Kameyo

36th District

Mililani-Mililani Mauka-Waipio Acres

Democrat

La Chica, Trish

Lee, Marilyn B.

Republican

Okimoto, Val *

37th District

Mililani-Waipio-Waikele

Democrat

Yamane, Ryan I. *

Republican

Svrcina, Emil

38th District

Waipahu

Democrat

Aquino, Henry J.C. *

39th District

Waipahu-Royal Kunia-Makakilo

Democrat

Cullen, Ty J.K. *

Republican

Maglinti, Austin L.S.

40th District

Ewa Beach-Iroquois Point

Democrat

Martinez, Rose

Republican

McDermott, Bob *

41st District

Ewa Villages-Ocean Pointe- Ewa Beach

Democrat

Lopresti, Matthew S. (Matt)

Maldonado, Mokihana

Rathbun, Amanda J.

Republican

Alcos, David (Bradda)

Nonpartisan

Uehara, Ryan Isamu

42nd District

Kapolei-Makakilo

Democrat

Har, Sharon *

Kam, Vickie L.P.

43rd District

Kalaleloa-Ko Olina-Maili

Democrat

Eli, Stacelynn Kehaulani *

Kahikina, Michael P.

Republican

Garcia, Diamond

Aloha Aina

Hoohuli, Shaena Dela Cruz

44th District

Waianae-Makaha-Makua

Democrat

Gates, Cedric Asuega *

Jordan, Jo

Republican

Aldeguer, Maysana Akahai

Aloha Aina

Simpliciano, Joseph K., Jr.

45th District

Mililani-Schofield-Kunia

Democrat

Chapman, Michael

Republican

Cheape Matsumoto, Lauren *

46th District

Wahiawa-Whitmore-Poamoho

Democrat

Agsalda, Aaron James Kaleo

Perruso, Amy Anastasia *

47th District

Waialua-Kahuku-Waiahole

Democrat

Quinlan, Sean *

Republican

Ready, Boyd

48th District

Kahaluu-Ahuimanu-Kaneohe

Democrat

Kitagawa, Lisa C. *

Pratt-Aquino, Kau‘i

49th District

Kaneohe-Maunawili-Kailua

Democrat

Matayoshi, Scot *

Republican

Danner, Kilomana

50th District

Kailua-Kaneohe

Democrat

Branco, Patrick Pihana

Pregitzer, Micah Kalama

Republican

Souza, Kanani

51st District

Kailua-Lanikai-Waimanalo

Democrat

Akao, Alan

Chock, Coby K.K.

Grimmer, Scott

Marten, Lisa

Republican

Chong, Doni Leina‘ala

Kama-Toth, Kukana K.K.

Aloha Aina

Ho, Erik K.

Nonpartisan Special

HONOLULU COUNTY

MAYOR

Amemiya, Keith

Blangiardi, Rick

Bourgoin, David (Duke)

Caravalho, Ernest

Carroll, John

Dicks, Karl O.

Garry, Tim

Hanabusa, Colleen

Hannemann, Mufi

James, Choon

Keesing, Audrey

Mussell, Micah Laakea

Pine, Kym Marcos

Stonebraker, William (Bud)

Wong, Ho Yin (Jason)

Prosecuting Attorney

Alm, Steve

Brown, Robert (R.J.)

Esser, Jacquie

Kau, Megan

Kim, Tae

Nadamoto, Dwight K.

Yaqoob, Anosh H.

CITY COUNCIL

District 1

Davenport, Kathy

Hanohano, Naomi L.

Kerfoot, Galen

Paris, Anthony Makana

Tupola, Andria

District 3

Kalima, Grant (Kalani)

Kealoha, Warland D.

Kiaaina, Esther

Mossman, Paul

Texeira, Alan Kekoa

Thielen, Greg

District 5

Lee, Philmund (Phil)

Say, Calvin K.Y.

Watase, Dave K.

District 7

Aki, Jacob

Cordero, Radiant

Mandado, Ryan

District 9

Espero, Will

Tsuneyoshi, Earl Y.L.

Tulba, Augusto E. (Augie T)

Nonpartisan Special

MAUI COUNTY

County Council

East Maui

Carroll, Claire Kamalu

Sinenci, Shane *

West Maui

Nava, Rick

Paltin, Tamara Akiko Maile *

Patel, Sne

Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu

Lee, Alice L. *

Kahului

Kaiwi, Deb

Kama, Tasha *

Kamekona, Carol Lee

South Maui

Cook, Tom

King, Kelly Takaya *

Makawao-Haiku-Paia

Eyre, Aja

Molina, Mike *

Zahnd, Laurent

Upcountry

Sugimura, Yuki Lei Kashiwa *

Lanai

De Jetley, Alberta

Johnson, Gabe

Mano, Matthew J.K.

Molokai

Crivello, Stacy Helm

Rawlins-Fernandez, Keani *

Nonpartisan Special

HAWAII COUNTY

Mayor

Azevedo, Neil A.

Bryant, Paul (Amaury)

Fitzgerald, Bob

Glendon, Michael (Mikey)

Greenwell, Robert (Kelly)

Higa, Stacy

Ka‘ehu‘ae‘a, Wendell J.

Kawano, Yumi T.R.

Kim, Harry *

Marzo, Ikaika

Roth, Mitch

Ruggles, Mike D.

Shaneyfelt, Ted (Toku San)

Urban, Tante T.

Verschuur, Lahi (Marlin)

Prosecuting Attorney

Auna, Jared Kamakakulani

Bridges, Christopher R.

Waltjen, kelden Braun Akoni

HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL

District 1

Juan, Elroy C.

Kimball, Heather L.

Medeiros-Garcia, Jaerick K.

Moore, Jaclyn L.

Morrison, Bethany Joy

Perreira, Monique CobbAdams

Yagong, Dominic

District 2

Chung, Aaron S.Y. *

Halversen, William

District 3

Kaaihue, Henry K., Jr.

Lee Loy, Susan (Sue) *

Neves, Paul K.

District 4

Kierkiewicz, Ashley L. *

District 5

Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder, Matt *

Rodenhurst, Ikaika

Wirick, Frederic (Ric)

District 6

David, Maile (Medeiros) *

District 7

Clement, Jane

Villegas, Rebecca *

District 8

Inaba, Holeka Goro

Kahui, Craig (Bo)

District 9

Aiona, Philip K. (Ippy)

Keane, Ranae

Richards, Herbert (Tim) *

Nonpartisan Special

KAUAI COUNTY

Prosecuting Attorney

Kollar, Justin F. *

COUNTY COUNCIL

Bulosan, Addison

Cabebe, Donovan Kanani

Carvalho, Bernard, Jr.

Chock, Mason K. *

Cowden, Felicia *

Dandurand, Mike

DeCosta, Billy

DeSilva Carveiro, Debralynn

Evslin, Luke A. *

Franks, Victoria

Fukushima, Richard S.

Justus, Ed

Kaneshiro, Arryl *

Kualii, KipuKai L.P. *

Nelson, Jacquelyn (Jakki)

Nishimura, Wally K.

Parker, Rory P.

Simbre-Medeiros, Shirley R.

Taniguchi, Naomi J. (Omi)

Waialeale Battad, Jade T.

Yago, Clint, Sr.

Nonpartisan Special

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Island of Hawaii

Almeida, Kauilani

Cashman-Aiu, Noelani

Desoto-McCollough, Laura L.

Hao, Louis (Lui)

Hoffeld, Cyd L. (Makanui)

Ishibashi, Pua

Kihoi, Lei

Lindsey, Keola

Mangauil, Lanakila

Pau, Louis (Kauka)

Wilson, Kalaniakea

Island of Molokai

Alapa, Luana

Kahue-Cabanting, U‘i

Machado, Colette (Piipii) *

Island of Kauai

Ahuna, Dan *

Perez, Brittny

Smith, Kamealoha

At-Large Trustee

Akina, Keli‘i *

Burke, Jackie (Kahookele)

Hanakahi, Kaipo K.

Kawaauhau, Larry K.

Palacat-Nelsen, Shane Akoni

Sonoda, Lenson (Kawekiu)

Souza, Keoni

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