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Maui County Council West Maui Residency Seat Election

Election Date:August 13, 2026Register by:August 3, 2026

The Maui County Council West Maui Residency Seat Election is a local race to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the West Maui residency area. The election will determine representation for communities including Lahaina, Kāʻanapali, and Kapalua on the island of Maui, Hawaii, with responsibilities over local budgeting, land use, and community services.

About This Race

The Maui County Council West Maui Residency Seat Election is a local race to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the West Maui residency area. The election will determine representation for communities including Lahaina, Kāʻanapali, and Kapalua on the island of Maui, Hawaii, with responsibilities over local budgeting, land use, and community services.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 13, 2026
Registration Deadline
August 3, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 23, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 11, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in Hawaii can register online through the Hawaii Office of Elections website, by mail, or in person at designated voter service centers. Mail-in ballots are automatically sent to all registered voters; completed ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day or dropped off at any voter service center or ballot drop box during the voting period. Voters must provide a valid ID if registering for the first time by mail, but no ID is required to vote if already registered.

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Democratic

Elle Cochran

Maui County Council West Maui Residency Seat

Biography

Elle Cochran is a former Maui County Council member who served from 2011 to 2020, representing West Maui. She is running to rebuild community resilience after the 2023 wildfires, advocating for sustainable development, affordable housing, and stronger environmental protections for West Maui’s natural and cultural resources.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Rick Nava

Maui County Council West Maui Residency Seat

Biography

Rick Nava is a small business owner and lifelong resident of Lahaina who has been active in local disaster recovery efforts since the 2023 wildfires. He is running on a platform focused on public safety, economic revitalization, and streamlining county permitting processes to support West Maui’s recovery and long-term resilience.

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