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Honolulu City Council District 3 Election

Election Date:August 13, 2026Register by:July 25, 2026
Current holder:Esther Kiaʻāina(Democratic)

The Honolulu City Council District 3 Election will be held on August 13, 2026, to elect a member of the Honolulu City Council representing District 3, which includes portions of East Honolulu such as Kaimuki, Wilhelmina Rise, and parts of Manoa and Palolo. This nonpartisan city office oversees local legislation, budgeting, zoning, and essential services for residents in the district.

About This Race

The Honolulu City Council District 3 Election will be held on August 13, 2026, to elect a member of the Honolulu City Council representing District 3, which includes portions of East Honolulu such as Kaimuki, Wilhelmina Rise, and parts of Manoa and Palolo. This nonpartisan city office oversees local legislation, budgeting, zoning, and essential services for residents in the district.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 13, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 25, 2026
Early Voting Starts
August 1, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 12, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Hawaii, residents must be registered by the deadline, which is 30 days before Election Day. Voters can register online through the Hawaii Office of Elections website, by mail, or in person at designated voter service centers. On Election Day or during early voting, registered voters can cast ballots at any voter service center in Honolulu County, and no photo ID is required to vote—voters must provide their date of birth and address for verification.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Esther Kiaʻāina

Honolulu City Council District 3

Biography

Esther Kiaʻāina has served as a Honolulu City Councilmember since 2016 and is seeking re-election to continue her work on affordable housing, climate resilience, and community development in District 3. She previously worked in urban planning and environmental policy and is known for advocating for smart growth and Native Hawaiian rights.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Tyler Dos Santos-Tam

Honolulu City Council District 3

Biography

Tyler Dos Santos-Tam is a community organizer and small business advocate running to represent District 3 with a focus on economic equity, infrastructure improvements, and increasing youth civic engagement. A former legislative aide, he emphasizes transparency and neighborhood-level decision-making in his campaign platform.

Campaign Website

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