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Shirley Ann Templo

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Shirley Ann Templo is a Democratic candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives District 30 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Shirley Ann Templo's career experience includes working in city and state government as well as for various nonprofits.[1]

Campaign themes

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Shirley Templo, was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii in the neighborhood of Kalihi with her Philippines' immigrant-working class parents. As a proud product of Hawaii's public school system, she graduated from Farrington High School. She then earned her Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts from Honolulu Community College and her Bachelor's Degrees in Political Science and Communication from the University of Hawaii in Manoa. Templo's past community volunteer experiences includes, being an At-Large Boardmember with the Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board, a Secretary with the Farrington High School School Community Council, Social Media Chair with Hawaii's Children and Youth Day, and more. Templo's career experience includes being the Community Liaison/Legislative Aide for former Councilmember Joey Manahan and currently is the Co-founder and the Director of Marketing at 'Ilima Marketing.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Deeply Rooted within OUR CommunityDedicated and Passionate About Empowering OUR CommunityStrong Voice Representing OUR Community

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education

Healthcare

Housing

Women's Rights

Economic Revitalization

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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