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Hawaii State Senate General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 14, 2026
Current holder:Stanley Chang(Democratic)

The Hawaii State Senate General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the upper chamber of the Hawaii State Legislature. Multiple Senate seats will be contested, with candidates vying to represent their districts and shape state policy on issues such as housing, education, and environmental protection. The outcome will influence the balance of power in the state government and the ability to pass legislation affecting all residents.

About This Race

The Hawaii State Senate General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the upper chamber of the Hawaii State Legislature. Multiple Senate seats will be contested, with candidates vying to represent their districts and shape state policy on issues such as housing, education, and environmental protection. The outcome will influence the balance of power in the state government and the ability to pass legislation affecting all residents.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 20, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in Hawaii can register online through the Office of Elections website, by mail, or in person at designated locations. Registered voters may vote early in person at designated voter service centers from October 20 to November 2, 2026, or by absentee ballot requested by October 26. On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST, and voters must provide a valid photo ID or sign an affidavit of identity if they do not have one.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Stanley Chang

Hawaii State Senate District 9

Biography

Stanley Chang is a Democratic incumbent Senator representing District 9, which includes parts of Honolulu such as Kakaako, Ala Moana, and Waikiki. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, he has focused on affordable housing, climate resilience, and economic equity during his tenure, and is running for re-election to continue advocating for working families and sustainable development in urban Honolulu.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Brian Trinh

Hawaii State Senate District 9

Biography

Brian Trinh is a Republican candidate and small business owner running to challenge Senator Stanley Chang in Hawaii State Senate District 9. A veteran and former Marine, Trinh emphasizes public safety, economic revitalization, and reducing the cost of living in his campaign, arguing that current policies have failed to address homelessness and affordability in Honolulu's urban core.

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