2026 Hawaii House of Representatives election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Hawaii House of Representatives election are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026, as part of the 2026 United States elections. All 51 seats in the Hawaii House of Representatives will be elected.
Background
Democrats hold a supermajority in the chamber. However, Republicans gained three seats in the 2024 election, growing their caucus from 6 to 9 members.
The deadline to file for candidacy is June 2, 2026. Primary elections are scheduled for August 8, 2026.[1]
Retirements
One incumbent has announced their intention not to run for re-election as of October 2, 2025.
Democrats
- District 26: Della Au Belatti is running for United States House of Representatives.[2]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[3] | Safe D | January 22, 2026 |
Results
By district
- †: incumbent is not seeking re-election.
- ^ Initially appointed to seat on August 30, 2024, after the death of Mark Nakashima and re-appointed on November 27 after Nakashima was posthumously re-elected in 2024.[4][5]
- ^ Initially elected as a Democrat, Cochran switched party affiliation to Republican on March 16, 2026.[6]
- ^ Appointed by Gov. Josh Green on May 28, 2025 to fill vacancy created by the resignation of Gene Ward.[7]
- ^ Appointed by Gov. Josh Green on January 12, 2026 to fill vacancy created by the appointment of Rachele Lamosao to the State Senate.[8]
See also
References
- ^ Caires, Emma (September 26, 2025). "State Rep. Della Au Belatti to campaign for Congress seat held by Rep. Ed Case". Hawaii Public Radio. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ Estrada, Jeremiah (September 25, 2025). "Hawaii Rep. Della Au Belatti announces plans to run for Congress". Island News. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (January 22, 2026). "Handicapping The 2026 State Legislative Map: A First Look". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Names House District Successor". August 30, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Tsai, Michael (November 27, 2024). "Kusch reappointed to new House term". Spectrum News. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ "Lahaina Rep. Elle Cochran switches party affiliation to Republican". Hawaii Public Radio. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Dayton, Kevin (May 28, 2025). "Republican Named To Represent East Oʻahu After Rep. Gene Ward's Death". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ "Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Appoints Daisy Hartsfield to Represent House District 36". January 12, 2026. Retrieved January 21, 2026.