Hawaii Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Gary Cordery (R) vs. Josh Green (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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Gary Cordery
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- LOWER THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS
- ADDRESS WORKFORCE HOUSING
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
Josh Green
Who they are
In their words: “I’m running for Governor because Hawaii needs elected leaders we can trust — to tell us the truth, keep us safe and informed...” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Cost of Living
- Homelessness
- Climate Change and Environment
- Cost of Living
- Homelessness
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Josh Green", checked against the page's own recipient details.
Where they stand, issue by issue
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Reduce unnecessary state fees and outdated regulations, improve approval processes, address infrastructure costs, and pursue GET relief on essential goods.source
In his first term, Governor Josh Green delivered the biggest tax cut for the middle class in Hawaii state history.source
Hawaii has an opportunity to lead the world with our response to climate change in the coming years.source
Remove state-controlled barriers, improve state and county coordination, and establish measurable goals to increase appropriate workforce housing.source
Since 2022, Josh has made the largest investment in reducing homelessness in Hawaii state history.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Farming & rural issues, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Josh Green (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Democratic. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Hawaii Office of Elections, 2026 general election ballot proofs.