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Maui County Council East Maui Residency Seat Election

Election Date:August 13, 2026Register by:July 24, 2026

The Maui County Council East Maui Residency Seat Election is a local election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the East Maui residency district. This seat covers communities such as Hana, Keʻanae, Nāhiku, and Kaupō, and the elected official will serve a four-year term responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and constituent representation.

About This Race

The Maui County Council East Maui Residency Seat Election is a local election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the East Maui residency district. This seat covers communities such as Hana, Keʻanae, Nāhiku, and Kaupō, and the elected official will serve a four-year term responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and constituent representation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 13, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 24, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 29, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 11, 2026

How to Vote

Registered voters in Maui County can vote by mail, in-person during early voting, or at their assigned polling place on Election Day, August 13, 2026. To register, voters must submit a completed Hawaii voter registration form online, by mail, or in person at the Maui County Elections Division by the deadline. Voters must provide a valid Hawaii driver’s license, state ID, or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering. No ID is required to vote in person unless registering at the polls on Election Day or during early voting.

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Democratic

DeNaie F. Kealoha

Maui County Council East Maui Residency Seat

Biography

DeNaie F. Kealoha is a community organizer and educator from Keʻanae with deep roots in Native Hawaiian advocacy and environmental stewardship. She is running to amplify the voice of East Maui residents in county decision-making, particularly regarding land use, water rights, and sustainable development.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Shane M. Palacat-Nelsen

Maui County Council East Maui Residency Seat

Biography

Shane M. Palacat-Nelsen is a lifelong resident of Hana and a former Maui County Council member who served from 2014 to 2022. He is running to restore consistent representation for East Maui, focusing on infrastructure improvements, affordable housing, and protecting agricultural and cultural resources in the district.

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