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Hawaii ballot

Governor of Hawaii

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 8, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentPhysician

Joshua Green is a physician and the incumbent Governor of Hawaii. He emphasizes addressing the state's affordable housing crisis through an emergency plan and has focused on healthcare and economic opportunity.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner

Gary Cordery, a construction company owner and business entrepreneur, emphasizes parental involvement in education, addressing homelessness and cost of living, and serving as a voice for personal freedom. This is his first campaign.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentAdvancedPhysician

Joshua Green is a physician and the incumbent Governor of Hawaii. He emphasizes addressing the state's affordable housing crisis through an emergency plan and has focused on healthcare and economic opportunity.

From the candidate’s published profile

NonpartisanFirst-time candidate

Bu Laia Hill is a candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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NonpartisanFirst-time candidate

Calvert Williamson is a candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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NonpartisanFirst-time candidateSales

Clyde McClain Lewman is a candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

David Bourgoin is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedBusiness owner

Gary Cordery, a construction company owner and business entrepreneur, emphasizes parental involvement in education, addressing homelessness and cost of living, and serving as a voice for personal freedom. This is his first campaign.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

George Lucas-Tadeo is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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NonpartisanFirst-time candidateAuthor

John Giuffre is a candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Ken Fujiyama is a Republican candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Lauren Kapoliahi'Iaka Shim is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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