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Candidate Endorsements

The General Contractors Association of Hawaii proudly endorses the following candidates for the 2026 Primary Election, all of whom value the construction industry’s contribution to our state’s economy, support the development of more workforce housing, and are committed to serving their communities with integrity.

2026 HAWAII PRIMARY ELECTION

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Josh Green (D)
Governor

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Derek Kawakami (D) 
Lt. Governor

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Mel Rapozo
Kauai Mayor

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Yuki Lei Sugimura
Maui Mayor

HAWAII STATE SENATE

CHANG, Stanley (D), Dist. 9
DELA CRUZ, Donovan (D), Dist. 17
HASIMOTO, Troy N. (D), Dist. 5
KIM, Donna Mercado (D), Dist. 14
KOUCHI, Ronald D. (D), Dist. 8
LAMOSAO, Rachele F. (D), Dist. 19
LEE, Chris (D), Dist. 25
NAKAMATSU, Tricia Kwai Lin (D), Dist. 13
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Joy (D), Dist. 2
SAYAMA, Jackson D. (D), Dist. 10
WAKAI, Glenn (D), Dist. 15

HAWAII STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

AIU, Micah Pookela Kim (D), Dist. 32
CHAR, Nathan Kenichi (D), Dist. 26
CHEAPE MATSUMOTO, Lauren (R), Dist. 38
CHUN, Cory M. (D), Dist. 35
DOCTOLERO, Loren Keola (D), Dist. 39
EVSLIN, Luke A. (D), Dist. 16
GARRETT, Andrew Takuya (D), Dist. 22
HASHEM, Mark Jun (D), Dist. 19
ICHIYAMA, Linda (D), Dist. 31
ILAGAN, Greggor (D), Dist. 4
KAHALOA, Kirstin (D), Dist. 6
KEOHOKAPU LEE LOY, Sue (D), Dist. 2
KILA, Darius K. (D), Dist. 44
KITAGAWA, Lisa C. (D), Dist. 48
KONG, Sam Satoru (D), Dist. 33
KUSCH, Matthias (D), Dist. 1
LA CHICA, Trish (D), Dist. 37
LEE, Mike (D), Dist. 50
MATAYOSHI, Scot (D), District 49
MIYAKE, Tyson K. (D), Dist. 10
MORIKAWA, Daynette (Dee) (D), Dist. 17
NAKAMURA, Nadine K. (D), Dist. 15
OLDS, Ikaika M. (D), Dist. 23
PATEL, Sne (D), Dist. 14
POEPOE, Mahina (D), Dist. 13
QUINLAN, Sean (D), District 47
RATCLIFFE, Michael (Cov) (D), Dist. 28
TAKAYAMA, Gregg (D), Dist. 34
TAKENOUCHI, Jenna W.Y.C. (D), Dist. 27
TAM, Adrian (D), Dist. 24
TARNAS, David A. (D), Dist. 8
TODD, Christopher L.T. (D), Dist. 3
TURBIN, Derek (D), Dist. 21
WATARU, James (Jamie) (D), Dist. 18
WOODSON, Justin H. (D), Dist. 9
YAMASHITA, Kyle T. (D), Dist. 12

HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL

DOS SANTOS-TAM, Tyler, Dist. VI
OKIMOTO, Val Aquino, Dist. VIII
WATERS, Tommy, Dist. IV
WEYER, Matt, Dist. II

 

HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL

HUSTACE, James E., Dist. 9
ONISHI, Dennis (Fresh), Dist. 3
RODENHURST, Ikaika, Dist. 5

MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL

MONIZ, Marvin, Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu
BATANGAN, Kauanoe, Kahului
COOK, Tom, South Maui
UU-HODGINS, Nohe, Makawao-Haiku-Paia

 

KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL

KANESHIRO, Arryl

 

ELECTIONS ARE CONDUCTED BY MAIL IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BALLOTS AND ELECTION INFORMATION, VISIT: elections.hawaii.gov

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
August 8, 2026
Voters receive their ballots in the mail for the Primary Election by July 21 , 2026

Paid for by the General Contractors Association of Hawaii Political Action Committee.

1065 Ahua St., Honolulu, HI 96819

www.gcahawaii.org 

Published without the approval or authority of any candidate.