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Incumbent: Ashley Kierkiewicz
The Hawaii County Council District 7 Election is a local race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one council member representing District 7 of Hawaii County. This nonpartisan election determines representation on the county legislative body responsible for local ordinances, budget approvals, and community services.
Incumbent: Ashley Kierkiewicz
The Hawaii County Council District 8 election is a local race to elect one representative to the Hawaii County Council, which serves the eastern portion of the Big Island including portions of Hilo and surrounding rural communities. The council member will serve a four-year term and help shape county-level policies on land use, budgets, and public services.
Incumbent: Jim Justice
The Hawaii County Council District 9 Election is a local race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one council member to represent District 9 on the Hawaii County Council. This district includes portions of the western and northwestern regions of the Island of Hawaiʻi, covering communities such as Waikoloa, Kawaihae, and parts of North Kohala.
Incumbent: Richard Bissen
The Maui County Mayor Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Maui County, Hawaii. This nonpartisan county-level election oversees executive leadership for the island of Maui, including responsibilities for emergency management, infrastructure, and local government operations following the 2023 wildfires.
The Maui County Council At-Large Seat 1 Election is a nonpartisan local race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one representative to the Maui County Council. The at-large seat represents the entire county, and the winner will serve a four-year term responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and oversight of county services.
Incumbent: Kelly Takaya King
The Maui County Council At-Large Seat 2 Election is a county-level race held on August 13, 2026, to fill one of nine at-large seats on the Maui County Council. The council member represents the entire county and is responsible for legislative functions including budget approval, land use decisions, and local policy implementation.
The Maui County Council West Maui Residency Seat Election is a local race to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the West Maui residency area. The election will determine representation for communities including Lahaina, Kāʻanapali, and Kapalua on the island of Maui, Hawaii, with responsibilities over local budgeting, land use, and community services.
The Maui County Council Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu Residency Seat Election is a local election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu residency district. Voters in this district will elect a council member responsible for local legislation, budget oversight, and community development in Central Maui.
The Maui County Council Kahului Residency Seat Election is a local race to fill one of nine seats on the Maui County Council, representing the Kahului residency area. Voters will select a council member to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027, responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and community representation on issues such as land use, housing, and public safety.
The Maui County Council South Maui Residency Seat Election is a local election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the South Maui residency district. Voters in Kihei, Wailea, Makena, and surrounding areas will elect a council member responsible for local budgeting, land use, and community services.
The Maui County Council East Maui Residency Seat Election is a local election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the East Maui residency district. This seat covers communities such as Hana, Keʻanae, Nāhiku, and Kaupō, and the elected official will serve a four-year term responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and constituent representation.
The Maui County Council Upcountry Residency Seat Election is a local election to fill one seat on the Maui County Council representing the Upcountry district, which includes areas such as Makawao, Pukalani, and Kula. Voters in this residency district will elect a council member to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027, with responsibilities including local budgeting, land use, and infrastructure decisions.
Incumbent: Derek S. K. Kawakami
The Kauai County Mayor Election is scheduled for August 13, 2026, to elect the mayor of Kauai County, Hawaii. This nonpartisan municipal election will determine the chief executive officer responsible for overseeing county operations, budget, and services on the island of Kauai.
The Kauai County Council At-Large Seat 1 Election is a county-level race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one member to the Kauai County Council. This at-large seat represents the entire island of Kauai and is responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and policy decisions affecting all residents.
The Kauai County Council At-Large Seat 2 Election is a municipal election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one of the at-large seats on the Kauai County Council. This seat represents the entire county and is responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and policy decisions affecting all residents of Kauai County.
Incumbent: Mel Rapozo
The Kauai County Council District 1 election on August 13, 2026, will determine representation for the North Shore and East Side areas of Kauai Island, including communities such as Princeville, Kilauea, and Anahola. Voters will elect one council member to serve a four-year term on the seven-member Kauai County Council, which holds legislative authority over county zoning, budgets, and local ordinances.
The Kauai County Council District 2 Election is a local race held on August 13, 2026, to elect one representative to the Kauai County Council. This district covers parts of Lihue and surrounding areas on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The council member will help shape county policies on land use, budget, and public services.
Incumbent: Mel Rapozo
The Kauai County Council District 3 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the representative for District 3 of the Kauai County Council. This county-level race in Hawaii involves voting on local policy issues such as land use, infrastructure, and community services.
The Kauai County Council District 4 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the representative for District 4 on the Kauai County Council in Hawaii. This nonpartisan county-level race influences local policies on land use, budget allocations, and community services for residents of the Lihue and surrounding areas.
Incumbent: Mel Rapozo
The Kauai County Council District 5 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine representation for the district covering parts of Lihue and surrounding areas on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Voters will elect one council member to serve a four-year term on the Kauai County Council, which holds legislative authority over county budgets, zoning, and local ordinances.
The Honolulu School Board District 1 Election on August 13, 2026, will determine the representative for District 1 of the Honolulu Board of Education. This nonpartisan city-level election oversees public education policy, budget oversight, and superintendent appraisal for schools in the urban Honolulu corridor, including areas such as Kakaʻako, Ala Moana, and parts of Makiki.
Incumbent: Garrett Toguchi
The Honolulu School Board District 2 Election is a local nonpartisan race to elect one member to the Honolulu Board of Education representing District 2, which includes areas such as Kaimuki, Kapahulu, Waikiki, and McKinley. The elected member will serve a four-year term and participate in setting educational policy, approving budgets, and overseeing public school operations for the district.
The Honolulu School Board District 3 Election is a nonpartisan local election held on August 13, 2026, to fill one seat on the Honolulu Board of Education. The district covers parts of East Honolulu, including Kaimuki, Wilhelmina Rise, and portions of Palolo Valley. Voters will select a representative to oversee public education policy, budget allocation, and school district operations in the area.
Incumbent: Les Ihara Jr.
The Honolulu School Board District 4 Election on August 13, 2026, determines the representative for District 4 of the Honolulu Board of Education. This nonpartisan office oversees public school policy, budget approval, and superintendent evaluation for schools in the district covering parts of East Honolulu.
The Honolulu School Board District 5 Election is a local nonpartisan contest to elect one member to the Honolulu Board of Education representing District 5, which includes areas such as Kaimuki, Waikiki, and McKinley High School attendance zones. The elected member will help set policy, approve budgets, and oversee educational standards for public schools in the district.