Hawaii
Current officeholders from Open States people data (CC0). Look up your own ballot by ZIP.
2026 statewide races
Your options: Hawaii Governor and Lieutenant Governor
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
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- Cost of Living
- Homelessness
- Climate Change and Environment
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
Compare 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Reduce unnecessary state fees and outdated regulations, improve approval processes, address infrastructure costs, and pursue GET relief on essential goods.source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.
Statewide officials now
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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State Senate (25 members)
What does a state senator do?
A member of the upper chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws and the state budget, and in many states confirms the governor's appointees. Usually 4 years.
- School funding and state taxes
- State criminal laws
- Drawing district maps (in many states)
State House (51 members)
What does a state representative do?
A member of the lower chamber of the state legislature (called the House, Assembly or House of Delegates). Writes and votes on state laws for a smaller district than a state senator. Usually 2 years.
- State budget and taxes
- Roads and schools
- Local issues raised by constituents
Mayors
What does a mayor do?
Leads a city. In 'strong mayor' cities (like Chicago) the mayor runs city departments and proposes the budget; in others the city council and a city manager hold more power. Usually 4 years.
- Police and fire departments
- City budget and property tax levy
- Streets, water and garbage
Larger cities only, where Open States has current data. City council, county and school board: coming soon.