Candidates 2026

AirBnBs And Wastewater: Hawaiʻi County Council District 3 Candidate Q&As Cory Lum/Civil Beat

AirBnBs And Wastewater: Hawaiʻi County Council District 3 Candidate Q&As

Only two candidates in the primary for council seat representing parts of South Hilo and Kea’au.

Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Yelena Okhman

Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Yelena Okhman

“Owner-occupied residences should not bear the same tax burden as investment properties or second homes.”

Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Kalena Parish

Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Kalena Parish

“I believe OHA can play a stronger role in bringing organizations together, advocating for funding and policy changes, facilitating open dialogue and building partnerships that lead to real housing solutions.”

Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Cheree Rapozo

Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Cheree Rapozo

“We must stop reacting to problems after they become crises and start planning for Kauaʻi’s future.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 43 — Kanani Souza

Candidate Q&A: State House District 43 — Kanani Souza

“Emergency preparedness and transportation infrastructure will remain priorities, especially additional access in and out of Makakilo.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 49 – ‘Ale Rodas

Candidate Q&A: State House District 49 – ‘Ale Rodas

“After nearly 20 years as an educator, I can’t ignore Castle High School’s low proficiency rates. This is not a failure of teachers or students, but a sign that we need better support, priorities, and accountability.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Anthony Makana Paris

Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Anthony Makana Paris

“Position Hawaiʻi as the Pacific’s data hub with responsibly sited, well‑operated data centers and fiber optic cables to Asia, Americas and Oceania.”

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 17 – Nani Brown

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 17 – Nani Brown

“The most extractive businesses should be footing the bill for the damage they are causing to our land through taxes as a moral obligation.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 4 — Tamlyn Hunt

Candidate Q&A: State House District 4 — Tamlyn Hunt

“I measure my wealth and my community’s wealth in solar panels, battery storage and food forests.”