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Hawaii State Senate Primary Election

Election Date:August 8, 2026Register by:July 9, 2026
Current holder:Stanley Chang(Democratic)

The Hawaii State Senate Primary Election on August 8, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various state senate seats across Hawaii. Voters will select candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for control of the Hawaii State Senate.

About This Race

The Hawaii State Senate Primary Election on August 8, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various state senate seats across Hawaii. Voters will select candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for control of the Hawaii State Senate.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 8, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 9, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 30, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 6, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Hawaii's 2026 primary election, registered voters can vote by mail, in-person during early voting, or at their designated polling place on Election Day. All active registered voters will automatically receive a mail-in ballot, which can be returned by mail, dropped off at designated voter service centers, or deposited at any polling location on or before August 8, 2026. Voters must be U.S. citizens, Hawaii residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day to participate.

SC
Incumbent
Democratic

Stanley Chang

Hawaii State Senate District 9

Biography

Incumbent Senator Stanley Chang is seeking re-election to represent Senate District 9, which includes parts of Honolulu such as Kakaako, Ala Moana, and McCully-Moiliili. A former Honolulu City Council member and advocate for affordable housing and climate resilience, Chang is running to continue his work on housing policy, environmental sustainability, and economic equity.

Campaign Website
SC
Incumbent
Republican

Susan Collins

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

AL
Democratic

Andrea LaFlamme

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

CC
Republican

Carmen Calabrese

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

DC
Democratic

David Costello

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

DE

David Evans

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

EA

Ethan Alcorn

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

GA
Republican

Garrett Arakaki

Hawaii State Senate District 9

Biography

Garrett Arakaki is a small business owner and community volunteer challenging Senator Stanley Chang in the Republican primary for Hawaii State Senate District 9. Arakaki is running on a platform focused on reducing the cost of living, improving public safety, and increasing government transparency and accountability.

Campaign Website
GP
Democratic

Graham Platner

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

JT
Democratic

Janet T. Mills

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

TR

Timothy Rich

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

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