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Kauai County Mayor Election

Election Date:August 13, 2026Register by:July 18, 2026
Current holder:Derek S. K. Kawakami(Democratic)

The Kauai County Mayor Election is scheduled for August 13, 2026, to elect the mayor of Kauai County, Hawaii. This nonpartisan municipal election will determine the chief executive officer responsible for overseeing county operations, budget, and services on the island of Kauai.

About This Race

The Kauai County Mayor Election is scheduled for August 13, 2026, to elect the mayor of Kauai County, Hawaii. This nonpartisan municipal election will determine the chief executive officer responsible for overseeing county operations, budget, and services on the island of Kauai.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 13, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 18, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 28, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 11, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in Hawaii must register by July 18, 2026, to participate in the August 13 election. Registered voters can vote early in person from July 28 to August 11, 2026, or request an absentee ballot by mail. All active registered voters will receive a mail-in ballot automatically; completed ballots must be received by the County Clerk’s Office by 7:00 PM HST on Election Day. Voters may also vote in person at designated voter service centers on Election Day. No photo ID is required to vote, but voters must provide identification if registering for the first time by mail.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Derek S. K. Kawakami

Mayor of Kauai County

Biography

Derek S. K. Kawakami is the incumbent Mayor of Kauai County, first elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2022. A former Hawaii State Representative and educator, he is running for re-election to continue his work on affordable housing, economic diversification, and sustainable tourism on Kauai.

Campaign Website
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Independent

Kauaʻi Resident and Environmental Advocate JoAnn Yukimura

Mayor of Kauai County

Biography

JoAnn Yukimura is a longtime environmental planner, former Kauai County Council member, and community advocate known for her work on land use, coastal protection, and sustainable development. She is running to bring a new vision focused on ecological resilience, local food security, and government transparency.

Campaign Website

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