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Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Primary Election

Election Date:August 8, 2026Register by:July 26, 2026

The Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Primary Election on August 8, 2026, is a statewide partisan primary where voters will select nominees for the office of Lieutenant Governor. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve as the state's second-highest executive officer.

About This Race

The Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Primary Election on August 8, 2026, is a statewide partisan primary where voters will select nominees for the office of Lieutenant Governor. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve as the state's second-highest executive officer.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 8, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 26, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 29, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 6, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Hawaii's 2026 primary election, registered voters can cast their ballot by mail (all active registered voters receive a mail ballot automatically), in person at early voting sites from July 29 to August 6, or at their designated polling place on Election Day, August 8. Voters must be U.S. citizens, Hawaii residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day; registration can be done online, by mail, or in person, with a deadline of July 26 for the primary. First-time voters who registered by mail may need to show ID, but most voters are not required to present identification at the polls.

CJ
Republican

Christian Johnson

U.S. House

No biography available for this candidate yet.

KT
Democratic

Kaimana Takahashi

Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii

Biography

Kaimana Takahashi is a Honolulu City Council member representing District 6 and a native of Kailua who previously served in the Hawaii State Legislature. He is running to bring new leadership to the lieutenant governor's office with a focus on affordability, climate resilience, and strengthening local education and healthcare systems.

Campaign Website
LD
Republican

Larry Davis

U.S. House

No biography available for this candidate yet.

MA
Republican

Monique Appeaning

U.S. House

No biography available for this candidate yet.

PW
Republican

Peter Williams

U.S. House

No biography available for this candidate yet.

SL
Democratic

Sylvia Luke

Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii

Biography

Sylvia Luke is the current Hawaii State Auditor and a former Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 25 (Makiki, Punchbowl, Nuuanu) for over two decades. She is running for lieutenant governor to focus on government accountability, fiscal responsibility, and supporting working families across the islands.

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