Hawaii governor 2026

Compare candidates running in this Hawaii federal race. Review their positions, voting records, campaign promises, and donor information.

Josh Green

Party: Democrat

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Hawaii governor

Election: Nov 3, 2026Updated: Apr 10, 2026
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Hawaii's governor's race is rated Solid Democratic, with Republicans not expected to seriously contest the race. Green has a 56-63% approval rating and broad respect for his handling of the 2023 Maui wildfires. No high-profile Republican candidate has filed as of April 2026, and the filing deadline is June 2, 2026, with primary elections August 8, 2026. All signs point to Green handily winning a second term.

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Josh Green is the incumbent ninth Governor of Hawaii, serving since December 5, 2022. A physician with over 20 years of clinical experience treating patients on Hawaii's Big Island, Green has dedicated his career to public service and healthcare. He served in the Hawaii State House (2004-2008) and Senate (2008-2018), where he championed legislation on autism insurance coverage (Luke's Law), tobacco age restrictions, and disability rights protections. As Lieutenant Governor (2018-2022), he led Hawaii's COVID-19 response and worked on homelessness solutions. Green is known for his focus on addressing Hawaii's most intractable problems: the housing crisis, homelessness, healthcare access, and climate change. He is eligible to serve a second and final term as governor under Hawaii's two consecutive term limit.

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