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Kauai County Council District 1 Election

Election Date:August 13, 2026Register by:July 14, 2026
Current holder:Mel Rapozo(Democratic)

The Kauai County Council District 1 election on August 13, 2026, will determine representation for the North Shore and East Side areas of Kauai Island, including communities such as Princeville, Kilauea, and Anahola. Voters will elect one council member to serve a four-year term on the seven-member Kauai County Council, which holds legislative authority over county zoning, budgets, and local ordinances.

About This Race

The Kauai County Council District 1 election on August 13, 2026, will determine representation for the North Shore and East Side areas of Kauai Island, including communities such as Princeville, Kilauea, and Anahola. Voters will elect one council member to serve a four-year term on the seven-member Kauai County Council, which holds legislative authority over county zoning, budgets, and local ordinances.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 13, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 29, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 10, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Hawaii, residents must be U.S. citizens, Hawaii residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Registration can be completed online via the Hawaii Office of Elections website, by mail, or in person at county voter service centers. Voters may cast ballots by mail (absentee), during early voting periods, or in person at designated polling places on Election Day; photo ID is not required to vote, but first-time mail voters may need to provide identification.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Mel Rapozo

Kauai County Council District 1

Biography

Mel Rapozo is a former Kauai County Council Chair and long-time public servant who has served multiple terms representing District 1. He is running for re-election to continue advocating for sustainable development, infrastructure improvements, and protection of North Shore natural resources.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Tim Bynum

Kauai County Council District 1

Biography

Tim Bynum is a environmental planner and North Shore resident with over 15 years of experience in coastal zone management and community planning. He is running to bring science-based approaches to land use decisions and to address housing affordability and climate resilience in District 1.

Campaign Website

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