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
Josh Green (D)
Governor
Derek Kawakami (D)
Lt. Governor
Mel Rapozo
Kauai Mayor
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
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Published without the approval or authority of any candidate.