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Incumbent: Andy Barr
The Hawaii U.S. Senate Primary Election on August 8, 2026, is a federally administered primary election in which voters will select nominees for the Democratic and Republican parties to appear on the general election ballot for one of Hawaii's two U.S. Senate seats. This election determines which candidates will advance to the November 2026 general election to serve a six-year term in the United States Senate representing Hawaii.
Incumbent: Ed Case
The Hawaii U.S. House District 1 Primary Election on August 8, 2026, is a federal primary to select the Democratic and Republican nominees who will compete in the general election for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District. This district covers the urban core of Honolulu, including areas such as Downtown, Waikiki, and Pearl Harbor, and is currently represented by Democrat Ed Case.
Incumbent: Steve Scalise
The Hawaii U.S. House District 2 Primary Election on August 8, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Hawaii's 2nd congressional district. The district covers rural and suburban areas across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, and the seat is currently vacant following the incumbent's decision not to seek re-election.
Incumbent: Josh Green
The Hawaii Governor Primary Election on August 8, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Governor of Hawaii. Voters will select candidates to advance to the general election in November, where the winner will succeed the current governor and lead the state’s executive branch.
The Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Primary Election on August 8, 2026, is a statewide partisan primary where voters will select nominees for the office of Lieutenant Governor. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve as the state's second-highest executive officer.
Incumbent: Anne Lopez
The Hawaii Attorney General Primary Election on August 8, 2026, is a state-level partisan primary where voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Hawaii Attorney General. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state's chief legal officer position.
Incumbent: Stanley Chang
The Hawaii State Senate Primary Election on August 8, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various state senate seats across Hawaii. Voters will select candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for control of the Hawaii State Senate.
Incumbent: Scott Saiki
The Hawaii State House Primary Election on August 8, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for all 51 seats in the Hawaii House of Representatives. This primary will decide which candidates advance to the general election in November 2026, where control of the state legislature will be contested.
Incumbent: Rick Blangiardi
The Honolulu Mayor Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the next mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and infrastructure for Oahu's urban core.
The Honolulu City Council District 1 Election is a municipal race held on August 13, 2026, to determine the representative for District 1 on the Honolulu City Council. This district covers areas including Kalihi, Palama, and Iwilei in urban Honolulu. The elected official will serve a four-year term responsible for local legislation, budget oversight, and constituent services.
The Honolulu City Council District 2 Election is a municipal election held on August 13, 2026, to elect one council member representing District 2 of Honolulu, Hawaii. This district includes areas such as Waikiki, Ala Moana, and parts of downtown Honolulu. The elected official will serve a four-year term and be responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and constituent services.
Incumbent: Esther Kiaʻāina
The Honolulu City Council District 3 Election will be held on August 13, 2026, to elect a member of the Honolulu City Council representing District 3, which includes portions of East Honolulu such as Kaimuki, Wilhelmina Rise, and parts of Manoa and Palolo. This nonpartisan city office oversees local legislation, budgeting, zoning, and essential services for residents in the district.
Incumbent: Augie Tulba
The Honolulu City Council District 4 Election is a municipal race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one council member representing District 4, which includes areas such as Kaneohe, Kailua, and parts of Windward Oahu. The winner will serve a four-year term on the Honolulu City Council, responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and constituent services.
Incumbent: Esther Kiaʻāina
The Honolulu City Council District 5 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the representative for District 5 on the Honolulu City Council. This office is responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and constituent services in the designated area of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Incumbent: Tyler Dos Santos-Tam
The Honolulu City Council District 6 Election will be held on August 13, 2026, to elect a member to the Honolulu City Council representing District 6, which includes areas such as Kaimuki, Kapahulu, Diamond Head, and parts of Waikiki. This nonpartisan city office oversees local legislation, budgeting, and policy for the City and County of Honolulu.
Incumbent: Tyler Dos Santos-Tam
The Honolulu City Council District 7 Election will be held on August 13, 2026, to elect a representative for District 7, which includes neighborhoods such as Kaimuki, Kapahulu, and parts of Waikiki. Voters will choose a council member to serve a four-year term focused on local issues including zoning, public safety, infrastructure, and neighborhood development.
The Honolulu City Council District 8 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the representative for District 8, which includes portions of East Honolulu such as Hawai'i Kai, Kuliouou, and Niu Valley. Voters will elect one council member to serve a four-year term on the Honolulu City Council, which holds legislative authority over city budgets, zoning, and local policies.
The Honolulu City Council District 9 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine representation for one of the nine districts on the Honolulu City Council. This nonpartisan city council seat covers areas including Hawaiʻi Kai, ʻĀina Haina, Niu Valley, and parts of East Honolulu, focusing on local issues such as zoning, public safety, and infrastructure.
Incumbent: Mitch Roth
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.
The Hawaii County Council District 1 Election is a nonpartisan municipal election held on August 13, 2026, to elect one council member to represent District 1, which includes parts of Hilo and surrounding areas on the island of Hawaiʻi. The office involves setting local policy, approving budgets, and overseeing county services within the district.
Incumbent: Heather Kimball
The Hawaii County Council District 2 Election is a nonpartisan local election held on August 13, 2026, to elect one member to the Hawaii County Council representing District 2, which includes parts of Hilo and surrounding areas on the island of Hawaiʻi. The council member will serve a four-year term and participate in legislative decisions affecting county budget, zoning, public safety, and infrastructure.
The Hawaii County Council District 3 Election will be held on August 13, 2026, to elect one representative to the Hawaii County Council. This district covers portions of the island of Hawaiʻi, including areas in East Hawaiʻi such as Hilo and surrounding communities, and the elected official will serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027.
The Hawaii County Council District 4 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the representative for District 4 on the Hawaii County Council. This nonpartisan county-level race covers parts of Hilo and surrounding areas on the island of Hawaiʻi, focusing on local issues such as infrastructure, public safety, and land use.
The Hawaii County Council District 5 Election is a local race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one representative to the Hawaii County Council. District 5 covers portions of the island of Hawaiʻi, including areas in East Hawaiʻi such as Hilo and surrounding communities. The council member will help shape county-level policies on land use, budget, public safety, and infrastructure.
Incumbent: Ashley Kierkiewicz
The Hawaii County Council District 6 Election is being held on August 13, 2026, to elect one representative to the Hawaii County Council. District 6 covers parts of East Hawaii, including areas in and around Hilo. Voters will choose a council member to serve a four-year term responsible for local legislation, budgeting, and community services.
Incumbent: Ashley Kierkiewicz
The Hawaii County Council District 7 Election is a local race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one council member representing District 7 of Hawaii County. This nonpartisan election determines representation on the county legislative body responsible for local ordinances, budget approvals, and community services.
Incumbent: Ashley Kierkiewicz
The Hawaii County Council District 8 election is a local race to elect one representative to the Hawaii County Council, which serves the eastern portion of the Big Island including portions of Hilo and surrounding rural communities. The council member will serve a four-year term and help shape county-level policies on land use, budgets, and public services.
Incumbent: Jim Justice
The Hawaii County Council District 9 Election is a local race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one council member to represent District 9 on the Hawaii County Council. This district includes portions of the western and northwestern regions of the Island of Hawaiʻi, covering communities such as Waikoloa, Kawaihae, and parts of North Kohala.
Incumbent: Richard Bissen
The Maui County Mayor Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Maui County, Hawaii. This nonpartisan county-level election oversees executive leadership for the island of Maui, including responsibilities for emergency management, infrastructure, and local government operations following the 2023 wildfires.
The Maui County Council At-Large Seat 1 Election is a nonpartisan local race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one representative to the Maui County Council. The at-large seat represents the entire county, and the winner will serve a four-year term responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and oversight of county services.
Incumbent: Kelly Takaya King
The Maui County Council At-Large Seat 2 Election is a county-level race held on August 13, 2026, to fill one of nine at-large seats on the Maui County Council. The council member represents the entire county and is responsible for legislative functions including budget approval, land use decisions, and local policy implementation.
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.
The Maui County Council Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu Residency Seat Election is a local election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu residency district. Voters in this district will elect a council member responsible for local legislation, budget oversight, and community development in Central Maui.
The Maui County Council Kahului Residency Seat Election is a local race to fill one of nine seats on the Maui County Council, representing the Kahului residency area. Voters will select a council member to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027, responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and community representation on issues such as land use, housing, and public safety.
The Maui County Council South Maui Residency Seat Election is a local election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the South Maui residency district. Voters in Kihei, Wailea, Makena, and surrounding areas will elect a council member responsible for local budgeting, land use, and community services.
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.
The Maui County Council Upcountry Residency Seat Election is a local election to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the Upcountry district, which includes areas such as Makawao, Pukalani, and Kula. Voters in this residency district will elect a council member to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027, with responsibilities including local budgeting, land use, and infrastructure decisions.
Incumbent: Derek S. K. Kawakami
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.
The Kauai County Council At-Large Seat 1 Election is a county-level race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one member to the Kauai County Council. This at-large seat represents the entire island of Kauai and is responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and policy decisions affecting all residents.
The Kauai County Council At-Large Seat 2 Election is a municipal election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one of the at-large seats on the Kauai County Council. This seat represents the entire county and is responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and policy decisions affecting all residents of Kauai County.
Incumbent: Mel Rapozo
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.
The Kauai County Council District 2 Election is a local race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one representative to the Kauai County Council. This district covers parts of Lihue and surrounding areas on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The council member will help shape county policies on land use, budget, and public services.
Incumbent: Mel Rapozo
The Kauai County Council District 3 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the representative for District 3 of the Kauai County Council. This county-level race in Hawaii involves voting on local policy issues such as land use, infrastructure, and community services.
The Kauai County Council District 4 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the representative for District 4 on the Kauai County Council in Hawaii. This nonpartisan county-level race influences local policies on land use, budget allocations, and community services for residents of the Lihue and surrounding areas.
Incumbent: Mel Rapozo
The Kauai County Council District 5 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine representation for the district covering parts of Lihue and surrounding areas on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Voters will elect one council member to serve a four-year term on the Kauai County Council, which holds legislative authority over county budgets, zoning, and local ordinances.
The Honolulu School Board District 1 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the representative for District 1 of the Honolulu Board of Education. This nonpartisan city-level election oversees public education policy, budget oversight, and superintendent appraisal for schools in the urban Honolulu corridor, including areas such as Kakaʻako, Ala Moana, and parts of Makiki.
Incumbent: Garrett Toguchi
The Honolulu School Board District 2 Election is a local nonpartisan race to elect one member to the Honolulu Board of Education representing District 2, which includes areas such as Kaimuki, Kapahulu, Waikiki, and McKinley. The elected member will serve a four-year term and participate in setting educational policy, approving budgets, and overseeing public school operations for the district.
The Honolulu School Board District 3 Election is a nonpartisan local election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one seat on the Honolulu Board of Education. The district covers parts of East Honolulu, including Kaimuki, Wilhelmina Rise, and portions of Palolo Valley. Voters will select a representative to oversee public education policy, budget allocation, and school district operations in the area.
Incumbent: Les Ihara Jr.
The Honolulu School Board District 4 Election on August 13, 2026, determines the representative for District 4 of the Honolulu Board of Education. This nonpartisan office oversees public school policy, budget approval, and superintendent evaluation for schools in the district covering parts of East Honolulu.
The Honolulu School Board District 5 Election is a local nonpartisan contest to elect one member to the Honolulu Board of Education representing District 5, which includes areas such as Kaimuki, Waikiki, and McKinley High School attendance zones. The elected member will help set policy, approve budgets, and oversee educational standards for public schools in the district.
The Honolulu School Board District 6 Election on August 13, 2026, determines representation for one of nine seats on the Honolulu Board of Education. This nonpartisan election decides who will oversee public education policy, budget allocation, and school operations for District 6, which includes parts of East Honolulu and Windward Oahu.
The Honolulu School Board District 7 Election is a nonpartisan local election held on August 13, 2026, to determine the representative for District 7 on the Honolulu Board of Education. Voters in this district will elect one member to serve a four-year term overseeing public education policy, budget, and operations for schools in the area.
Incumbent: Brian Schatz
The 2026 Hawaii U.S. Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one U.S. Senator from the state of Hawaii. Voters will choose between candidates from the Democratic, Republican, and potentially other parties to fill the federal Senate seat.
Incumbent: Ed Case
The Hawaii U.S. House District 1 General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the representative for Hawaii's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district includes urban Honolulu and parts of Oʻahu, and the winner will serve a two-year term in the 120th Congress.
Incumbent: Clay Higgins
The Hawaii U.S. House District 2 General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers rural and suburban areas of Oahu, as well as the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Molokai.
Incumbent: Cleo Fields
The 2026 Hawaii gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next Governor of Hawaii. Voters will choose between the major party candidates to succeed the current governor, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning in December 2026.
Incumbent: Sylvia Luke
The 2026 Hawaii Lieutenant Governor General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii. The office is the second-highest executive position in the state government, with duties including serving as governor when the governor is absent or incapacitated, presiding over the state Senate, and overseeing various state agencies and initiatives.
Incumbent: Anne Lopez
The Hawaii Attorney General General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the state's chief legal officer and head of the Department of the Attorney General. The office is responsible for representing the state in legal matters, enforcing state laws, and providing legal counsel to state agencies and officials.
Incumbent: Stanley Chang
The Hawaii State Senate General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the upper chamber of the Hawaii State Legislature. Multiple Senate seats will be contested, with candidates vying to represent their districts and shape state policy on issues such as housing, education, and environmental protection. The outcome will influence the balance of power in the state government and the ability to pass legislation affecting all residents.
The Hawaii State House General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the representatives for all 51 seats in the Hawaii House of Representatives. Voters across the state will elect members to two-year terms, with each district electing one representative to serve in the state legislature.
No candidates have been declared for the 2026 Hawaii gubernatorial election as of the latest data. The election would normally determine the state's governor for a four-year term, but without declared candidates, the race remains undefined. Voters in Hawaii will participate in other statewide and local elections in 2026.