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Hawaii County Mayor Election

Election Date:August 13, 2026Register by:July 24, 2026
Current holder:Mitch Roth(Nonpartisan)

The Hawaii County Mayor Election will be held on August 13, 2026, to elect the mayor of Hawaii County, which encompasses the Big Island of Hawaii. This nonpartisan race will determine the chief executive officer responsible for county services, budget, and policy across the island’s nine districts.

About This Race

The Hawaii County Mayor Election will be held on August 13, 2026, to elect the mayor of Hawaii County, which encompasses the Big Island of Hawaii. This nonpartisan race will determine the chief executive officer responsible for county services, budget, and policy across the island’s nine districts.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 13, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 24, 2026
Early Voting Starts
August 1, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 10, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in Hawaii County must register by July 24, 2026, either online via the Hawaii Office of Elections website, by mail, or in person at a county clerk’s office. Early voting runs from August 1 to August 10, 2026, at designated voter service centers, and Election Day voting occurs on August 13, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. Voters must provide a valid photo ID, such as a Hawaii driver’s license or state ID, to cast a ballot.

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Incumbent
Nonpartisan

Mitch Roth

Mayor of Hawaii County

Biography

Incumbent Mayor Mitch Roth, first elected in 2020, is seeking re-election to continue his work on economic recovery, affordable housing, and environmental sustainability on the Big Island. A former prosecutor and small business owner, Roth emphasizes public safety and inter-island cooperation in his campaign.

Campaign Website
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Nonpartisan

Kaimana Alternativo

Mayor of Hawaii County

Biography

Kaimana Alternativo is a community organizer and Native Hawaiian advocate running on a platform of cultural preservation, climate resilience, and equitable development. She previously served on the Hawaii County Council and aims to prioritize indigenous knowledge in county governance if elected.

Campaign Website

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