Kaua‘i Election 2026

Kaua’i County elections officials also remind voters that ballots must be received — NOT postmarked — by 7 p.m. the night of the primaries, Aug. 8.

Some of the island’s most pressing environmental challenges and solutions to Kauaʻi’s solid waste and landfill concerns are at the top of the forum agenda, plus other environmental issues that impact the island.

Ballot packets are only mailed to active voters.

Hawai‘i Office of Elections also reminds state voters about how to track their ballots, troubleshooting problems and more.

The 12th annual Mayor’s Event will highlight the leadership and impact of the outgoing term-limited mayor, who is now a Democratic candidate for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor.

Six aspiring candidates vying to become the next mayor of Kauaʻi gathered at the Princeville Community Center to address vital issues ranging from housing to waste management in a forum hosted by North Shore Give.

“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang.

Office plans statewide congressional debate and trustee candidate forums.

The state’s free ballot tracking service sends voters updates about the status of their mail ballot and provides deadline reminders throughout the year, plus more.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.

No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John Choi.

The Honolulu attorney said he is launching a people-first movement focused on restoring public trust, strengthening accountability, and lowering the cost of living.

County Councilmember Felicia Cowden officially entered the Kauaʻi mayor race, joining former mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. and County Council Chair Mel Rapozo.

A retired Kaua‘i Police captain also filed candidacy for a county council seat.

The political action committee will work to elect leaders who advance equality, protect civil rights and ensure all people — regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or background — can live with dignity, safety and respect.

Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum is weaving tradition and innovation into his in-depth studies of mele at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language.

Commission’s next meeting is Nov. 24, during which members will discuss proposed initiatives including adding to qualifications necessary to be county finance director, prohibiting or limiting gated communities within the county, requiring the Kaua‘i County Cost Control Commission to review the proposed budget of the Office of County Clerk and more.

The councilman previously served as mayor from 2000 to 2018.

Arryl Kaneshiro, who previously had served on the council, works for Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Kauaʻi compound and first-time office holder Fern Ānuenue Holland works for the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action. 

Former Hawai‘i state legislator, former U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Hawai‘i Democrat is helping with the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”