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    Updated November 03, 2026 09:14pm HST Full results

    Kaua‘i Mayor

    • RAPOZO, Mel
      56.2%
      10,859 votes
    • CARVALHO, Bernard, Jr.
      37.9%
      7,325 votes

    Kaua‘i County Council

    • HOLLAND, Fern Anuenue
      7.1%
      9,570 votes
    • KANESHIRO, Arryl J.
      6.9%
      9,326 votes

    County Ballot Measure

    Relating to the Planning Commission's Appeals Process
    • YES
      54.5%
      10,530 votes
    • NO
      27.9%
      5,394 votes

    State Representative

    District 16 · Wailua, Hanamāʻulu, Līhuʻe & Puhi
    • EVSLIN, Luke A.
      69.5%
      4,704 votes
    • HAZLEBECK, David
      24.9%
      1,685 votes

    State Representative

    District 17 · Niʻihau, Kōloa, Poʻipū, Kalāheo, Hanapēpē, Waimea & Kekaha
    • MORIKAWA, Daynette (Dee)
      69.2%
      4,584 votes
    • CLUETT, Misty
      22.8%
      1,513 votes

    Governor & Lieutenant Governor

    • GREEN, Josh KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.
      73.5%
      227,046 votes
    • CORDERY, Gary ANTHONY, Daniel
      24.6%
      75,978 votes

    U.S. Representative

    District II · Neighbor Islands & Rest of Oʻahu
    • TOKUDA, Jill N.
      65.2%
      108,369 votes
    • AWA, Brenton
      29.3%
      48,764 votes

    At-Large Trustee

    • ANDERSON, Ikaika
      10.8%
      99,821 votes
    • GALUTERIA, Brickwood M.
      10.4%
      96,709 votes
    All contests See full election results Full results

    Kaua‘i General Election results 2026: Latest Kaua‘i County vote totals

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    After leading the August primary, Rapozo maintained his advantage in the general election, earning 56.2% of the vote. November 03, 2026 · 10:49pm

    Initial results reveal the top seven people that voters hope to see on the Kauaʻi County Council

    As of the second result print-out, Fern Anuenue Holland, Arryl Kaneshiro, Todd Ozaki, Michelle Kaleiohi Correa, Addison Bulosan, Dane Smith and Paul Noboru Applegate have received the most votes.

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    OHA releases investigative reports to move forward from speculation and uncertainty

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    Election results show voters support amendments to Hawai‘i State Constitution, county charter

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