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Hawaii 2026 Candidates, Who's on the Ballot

These are the general-election candidates on Hawaii's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Hawaii 2026 overview for the fuller picture.

Governor of Hawaii

Josh Green DemocraticIncumbent

Gary Cordery Republican

Lieutenant Governor

Derek Kawakami Democratic

Daniel Anthony Republican

Kilakila Kamau Nonpartisan

Open seat, no incumbent is running.

U.S. House, District 1

Ed Case DemocraticIncumbent

Adriel Lam Republican

Jordan Conley Green

Nathan Berning Nonpartisan

U.S. House, District 2

Jill Tokuda DemocraticIncumbent

Brenton Awa Republican

Edward Codelia Nonpartisan

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Also on the Hawaii ballot

Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Hawaii voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.

How to vote in Hawaii

The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Hawaii are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HAST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.

Frequently asked questions

Who is running in Hawaii in 2026?

Governor: Josh Green (Democratic), Gary Cordery (Republican). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.

What time do polls open and close in Hawaii on Election Day?

On Election Day, polls in Hawaii are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HAST.

When is the Hawaii election in 2026?

The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.

Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.

Keep reading: Hawaii 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.

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