Primary Election 2024: Candidates Q&A
Below is a list of 2024 Hawaii Primary Election candidates. Click a link to view the candidate questionnaire — note that only candidates who responded to our survey have links. See more election coverage here.
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U.S. SENATE
- AMARAL, Melba
- BILLIONAIRE, Shelby Pikachu
- CURTIS, Ron
- DOLAN, Paul
- GIUFFRE, John (Raghu)
- HIRONO, Mazie K.
- LAM, Adriel C.
- LEWMAN, Clyde McClain (Mac)
- MCDERMOTT, Bob
- POHLMAN, Emma Jane Avila
- REYES, Arturo P.
- Tipon, Emmanuel
U.S. HOUSE – DISTRICT I
- CASE, Ed
- GRIFFIN, Calvin
- HALE, Cecil R.
- LARGEY, Patrick C.
U.S. HOUSE – DISTRICT II
- BOND, Steve
- MEYER, Randall Kelly
- TOKUDA, Jill N.
- TOMAN, Aaron
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 1
- ACASIO, Laura
- INOUYE, Lorraine Rodero
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 3
- KANUHA, Dru Mamo
- SULLIVAN, Kurt (Sulli)
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 4
- RICHARDS, Herbert (Tim)
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 5 VACANCY
- HASHIMOTO, Troy N.
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 6
- MCKELVEY, Angus L.K.
- WALKER, Sheila
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 7
- DECOITE, Lynn Pualani
- MACARAEG, Gabby
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 12
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 16
- BEEKMAN, Pat
- ELEFANTE, Brandon
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 18
- KIDANI, Michelle N.
- SVRCINA, Emil
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 19
- AQUINO, Henry J.C.
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 22
- DECORTE, Samantha
- ELI, Stacelynn Kehaulani
- GATES, Cedric Asuega
- SAVAIINAEA, Teri Kia
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 23
- AWA, Brenton
- HEE, Clayton
- SHAFER, Ben
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 24
- KEOHOKALOLE, Jarrett K.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 1
- NAKASHIMA, Mark M.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 2
- AYNESSAZIAN, Tanya Yamanaka
- LEE LOY, Susan (Sue)
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 3
- KANAHELE, Kiana (Keawekane)
- MARTIN, Austin D. (Shiloh)
- TODD, Christopher L.T.
- WILSON, Kanoa
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 4
- HO, Keikilani
- ILAGAN, Greggor
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 5
- FOGEL, Frederick F.
- KAPELA, Jeanne
- OYAMA, Ashley
- MAKUAOLE-PERRIN, Chantel
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 6
- BETLACH, John F.
- KAHALOA, Kirstin
- MADISON, Sylvie M.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 7
- DALHOUSE, Timothy A. (Tim)
- LOWEN, Nicole
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 8
- PERREIRA, Monique CobbAdams
- TARNAS, David A.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 9
- WOODSON, Justin H.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 10
- MIYAKE, Tyson K.
- SAVAGE, Jeremiah
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 11
- ACAIN, Aileen R. (Lily)
- AMATO, Terez (T.Amato)
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 12
- JOHNSON, Dan
- RYAN, Rita M.
- YAMASHITA, Kyle T.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 13
- ADAM, Scott
- CLARK, Linda Ha’i
- POEPOE, Mahina
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 14
- ARMSTRONG, Kelly J.
- BALINBIN, Kanamu
- COCHRAN, Elle
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 15
- MORANZ, David A.
- NAKAMURA, Nadine K.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 16
- EVSLIN, Luke A.
- YODER, Steve
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 17
- JAUCH, Michael H.
- MORIKAWA, Daynette (Dee)
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 18
- WARD, Gene
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 19
- HASHEM, Mark Jun
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 20
- CHOI, John
- NAKADA GRANDINETTI, Tina
- HOOKER, George
- LOGUE, James
- SOLOMON, Corinne S.
- WONG, Kevan JunWah Kamakana
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 21
- SAYAMA, Jackson D.
- SEASHELL, Joelle
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 22
- GARRETT, Andrew Takuya
- IMAMURA, Jeffrey H.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 23
- MCCAIN, Pat
- OLDS, Ikaika M.
- ROBOTTI, Paul F.
- ROSS, Ian M.A.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 24
- ANDERSON, Jillian T.
- TAM, Adrian
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 25
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 26
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 27
- CHRISTIAN, Wallyn Kanoelani
- LIM, Margaret U.
- TAKENOUCHI, Jenna
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 28
- CARAVALHO, Ernest
- HOLT, Daniel
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 29
- HUSSEY, Ikaika Lardizabal
- KAAPU, Carole Kauhiwai
- MIZUNO, May Besario
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 30
- AZINGA, P. M.
- GANADEN, Ernesto M. (Sonny)
- TEMPLO, Shirley Ann Labadan
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 31
- ICHIYAMA, Linda
- EMOSI, Faifaiese, Jr.
- VALDEZ, Nancy A.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 32
- AIU, Micah Pookela Kim
- SHIMIZU, Garner Musashi
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 33
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 34
- DUPIO, Gaius, II
- TAKAYAMA, Gregg
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 35
- BONIFACIO, Domineque E.P.
- CHUN, Cory M.
- RAHMAN PERREIRA, Ikeda
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 36
- LAMOSAO, Rachele F.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 37
- INOUYE, Ken
- KAAUMOANA, Taylor
- LA CHICA, Trish
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 38
- CHEAPE MATSUMOTO, Lauren
- OZAWA, Alexander Kekuanao’a
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 39
- GARCIA, Reginald Kawena
- PIERICK, Elijah
- ROSENLEE, Corey
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 40
- ASUNCION, Cory C.
- MARTINEZ, Rose
- MCCURLEY, Frankie
- REYES ODA, Julie
- ULUFANUA, Christian P.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 41
- ALCOS, David A., III
- CLARK, John H., III
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 42
- BACLAAN, Isaiah C.
- PARIS, Anthony Makana
- YADAO, Summer-Lee (Kau’i)
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 43
- MEDEIROS, Sheila
- SOUZA, Kanani
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 44
- KILA, Darius K.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 45
- CRABBE, Cross Makani
- DESOTO, Desire Auguste
- GANABAN, Philip Joseph
- MURAOKA, Chris
- SOARES, Ranson Kuiokalani
- WILBUR, Tiana
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 46
- CLEMENTE, Mark Anthony G.
- GABRIEL, Daniel Michael
- PERRUSO, Amy A.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 47
- AGUIRRE, John W. (Johnny)
- QUINLAN, Sean
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 48
- DAILY, Asheemo N.
- KITAGAWA, Lisa C.
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 49
- MATAYOSHI, Scot
- NAIPO, Kana
- UBANDO, Josiah (BrahKruz)
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 50
- CONNELLY, Timothy D.
- HUSSEY-BURDICK, Natalia
- LEE, Mike
STATE HOUSE – DISTRICT 51
- MARTEN, Lisa
- POKIPALA, Hopena
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS – HAWAII RESIDENT TRUSTEE
- AKI, Z. Ka’apana
- CERMELJ, Hope Alohalani
- KAHELE, Kaiali’i
- WALTJEN-KUILIPULE, Hulali
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS – MOLOKAI RESIDENT TRUSTEE
- ALAPA, Luana
- HALINIAK, Gayla
- LANKFORD-FABORITO, Lu Ann
- NIHIPALI, R. Kunani
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS – KAUAI RESIDENT TRUSTEE
- AHUNA, Dan
- LINDSEY, Laura A.
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS – AT-LARGE TRUSTEE
- AHU ISA, Lei
- AKINA, Keli’i
- APO, Peter
- KALIMA, Leona M.
- KAWAAUHAU, Larry
- LEE, Brendon Kalei’aina
- KAHANAMOKU-TERUYA, Patty
HAWAII MAYOR
- ALAMEDA, C. Kimo
- CUNNINGHAM, Daniel H.
- KAHIKINA, Kavin H.
- KAWANO, Yumi T.R.
- KOBAYASHI, Breeani R.P.
- ROTH, Mitch
- TUPAI, Jr
HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER – DISTRICT 1
- ANDERSON, Brittany
- KIMBALL, Heather L.
- PENN, BJ
HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER – DISTRICT 2
- BAUTISTA, Blaine Kenji
- KAGIWADA, Jennifer (Jenn)
- MANIPOL, Grace
- NAPOLEON, Gary, Jr. (Gigi)
HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER – DISTRICT 3
- CHANG, Kelton
- ONISHI, Dennis (Fresh)
- ROBINSON, Kaloa
- TURALDE, Leomana
HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER – DISTRICT 4
- KIERKIEWICZ, Ashley
HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER – DISTRICT 5
- KANEALI’I-KLEINFELDER, Matt
- RODENHURST, Ikaika
- TAYLOR, Haylie L.
- TOLENTINO, Aaron
- TORRES, Sysha-Marie
HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER – DISTRICT 6
- BURNS, Marie J.
- GALIMBA, Michelle M.
- JONES, Kyle K.
- KAILIAWA-SMITH, Ikaika
HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER – DISTRICT 7
- HEWLEN, Zahz Manawapou
- MONTGOMERY, Joshua W.
- MOORE, Wesley
- VILLEGAS, Rebecca A.
- WILKINSON, Jennifer
HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER – DISTRICT 8
- BURNS, Caryl
- INABA, Holeka Goro
HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER – DISTRICT 9
- EVANS, Cindy
- HUSTACE, James E.
- KONOWICZ, Michael J.
MAUI COUNCILMEMBER – EAST MAUI
- SINENCI, Shane
MAUI COUNCILMEMBER – WEST MAUI
- ACQUINTAS, Lorien (Lolo)
- PALTIN, Tamara Akiko Maile
MAUI COUNCILMEMBER – WAILUKU-WAIHEE-WAIKAPU
- FORREST, James (Nahele)
- LEE, Alice L.
MAUI COUNCILMEMBER – KAHULUI
- KAMA, Tasha
- KAMEKONA, Carol Lee
MAUI COUNCILMEMBER – SOUTH MAUI
- COOK, Tom
- KING, Kelly Takaya
- PRONES, Johnny Keoni
MAUI COUNCILMEMBER – MAKAWAO-HAIKU-PAIA
- BOONE, Nara
- UU-HODGINS, Nohe
MAUI COUNCILMEMBER – UPCOUNTRY
- CODELIA, Edward (Ed)
- CRUZ, Jocelyn N.
- SUGIMURA, Yuki Lei Kashiwa
MAUI COUNCILMEMBER – LANAI
- JOHNSON, Gabe
MAUI COUNCILMEMBER – MOLOKAI
- RAWLINS-FERNANDEZ, Keani
- PELE, John
KAUAI COUNCILMEMBER
- APILADO, Abe, Jr. (Aba-G)
- BULOSAN, Addison
- CARVALHO, Bernard P., Jr.
- COWDEN, Felicia
- CUMMINGS, Sherri
- DECOSTA, Billy D.
- DES, Ana Mo
- HOLLAND, Fern Anuenue
- KAGAWA, Ross
- KANESHIRO, Arryl J.
- KEAHIOLALO, W. Butch
- KUALII, KipuKai
- LINDNER, Jeffrey
- LINDSEY, Laura A.
- NAIHE, Lawaia E.
- NELSON, Jacquelyn (Jakki)
- RAPOZO, Mel
- THOMAS, Bart
- YAGO, Clint A., Sr.
HONOLULU MAYOR
- BLANGIARDI, Rick
- BOURGOIN, Duke
- DICKS, Karl O.
- JAMES, Choon
HONOLULU COUNCILMEMBER – DIST I
- TUPOLA, Andria
HONOLULU COUNCILMEMBER – DIST III
- CURREN, Christopher J.
- KAUAHIKAUA, David
- KIAAINA, Esther
- NAKANELUA, Kelsey
HONOLULU COUNCILMEMBER – DIST V
HONOLULU COUNCILMEMBER – DIST VII
- CORDERO, Radiant
HONOLULU COUNCILMEMBER – DIST IX
Only candidates who responded to our questionnaire have links above. See more election coverage here.