This page is for the 2014 PRIMARY election. Please go to the 2014 GENERAL election page for a current slate of GENERAL election candidates.
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Preview your primary election ballot! [Hawaii Political Info] Jun 23, 2014
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Complete List of Hawaii 2014 Candidates [Hawaii Office of Elections]
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2014 Primary Election Candidates, including Links
Political party codes:
(D) Democrat
(G) Green
(I) Independent
(L) Libertarian
(N) Nonpartisan
(NS) Nonpartisan special
(R) Republican
Important! In the August 9, 2014 primary election, each voter is allowed to vote for candidates from only one party. To avoid frustration and wasted votes, plan your primary election voting strategy accordingly. Here's a short explanation of the one-party policy.
In the general election voters do not have this restriction and may vote for candidates from different parties.
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Republicans for U.S. Senate [PBS Hawaii, 57 min] Jun 20, 2014
Joy Allison (N) for U.S. Senate
Cam Cavasso (R) for U.S. Senate
Brian Evans (D) for U.S. Senate
Harry J. Friel, Jr. (R) for U.S. Senate
Colleen Hanabusa (D) for U.S. Senate
Michael Kokoski (L) for U.S. Senate
Eddie Pirkowski (R) for U.S. Senate
Arturo Pacheco Reyes (N) for U.S. Senate
John Roco (R) for U.S. Senate
Brian Schatz (D) for U.S. Senate (incumbent)
- Kioni Dudley's Democratic Election Picks Plus OHA [Hawaii Political Info] Aug 8, 2014
- Rep. Colleen Hanabusa vs. Sen. Brian Schatz Debate [Hawaii Political Info] (video) Jul 17, 2014
- Brian Schatz on War [On the Issues]
- Schatz and Hanabusa Duke It Out on Iraq and for Primary Win [Hawaii Political Info] Jul 25, 2014
- HPI exclusive: Senator Daniel Inouye on why he's against war & has voted against it. Says that Colleen Hanabusa feels the same way. [YouTube] Oct 27, 2012 (a month before he passed away)
- Schatz vs Hanabusa Hilo Debate (video) Jul 2, 2014
- Schatz Chief of Staff Andy Winer Key Person in 2012 Smear Campaign against Cayetano [Hawaii Political Info] Jun 20, 2014
- Andy Winer, Schatz Chief of Staff, named in call for apology from PRP to Oahu voters [Honolulu Civil Beat] Jun 24, 2014
- Senator Brian Schatz Backs Amnesty for Illegal Aliens [Hawaii Political Info] Apr 23, 2013
Ikaika Anderson (D) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
Stanley Chang (D) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
Charles Djou (R) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
Will Espero (D) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
- Ikaika Anderson, Stanley Chang, Will Espero, Donna Mercado Kim, Joey Manahan, Mark Takai and Kathryn Xian on PBS Hawaii Jul 11, 2014
- Will Espero on Olelo, Episode 1 [Olelo, 28 min] Apr 21, 2014
- Will Espero on Olelo, Episode 2 [Olelo, 25 min] May 5, 2014
- Will Espero on Olelo, Episode 3 [Olelo, 28 min] May 19, 2014
- Will Espero on Olelo, Episode 4 [Olelo, 28 min] Jun 8, 2014
- Espero on more federal funds to keep UH faculty employed [YouTube, UH Professional Assembly] Apr 26, 2014
Calvin Griffin (N) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
Donna Mercado Kim (D) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
Allan Levene (R) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
Joey Manahan (D) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
Robert H. Meyer (N) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
Mark Takai (D) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
- Ikaika Anderson, Stanley Chang, Will Espero, Donna Mercado Kim, Joey Manahan, Mark Takai and Kathryn Xian on PBS Hawaii Jul 11, 2014
- Emerging Leadership among Hawaii Democrats: Mark Takai 50-min interview with Keli'i Akina [YouTube] Apr 7, 2014
- Takai voted "aye" on homosexual marriage [Hawaii Political Info] Nov 8, 2013
- Takai on getting more federal money to keep UH faculty employed [UH Professional Assembly, YouTube] Apr 25, 2014
Kathryn Xian (D) for Congress, Dist 1 (urban HNL)
- Ikaika Anderson, Stanley Chang, Will Espero, Donna Mercado Kim, Joey Manahan, Mark Takai and Kathryn Xian on PBS Hawaii Jul 11, 2014
- Running As A Political ‘Alternative’ by Dan Boylan [Midweek] May 14, 2014
- Xian on getting more federal money to keep UH faculty employed [UH Professional Assembly, YouTube] Apr 26, 2014
- Kathryn Xian ThinkTech Interview [YouTube, 47 min] Jun 28, 2014
Kawika Crowley (R) for Congress, Dist 2 (non-urban Oahu, neighbor islands)
Marissa Dipasupil Capelouto (R) for Congress, Dist 2 (non-urban Oahu, neighbor islands)
Tulsi Gabbard (D) for Congress, Dist 2 (non-urban Oahu, neighbor islands) (incumbent)
Joe Kent (Libertarian) for Congress, Dist 2 (non-urban Oahu, neighbor islands)
Neil Abercrombie (D) for Governor (incumbent)
Duke Aiona (R) for Governor
Charles Collins (R) for Governor
Jeff Davis (L) for Governor
Misty Davis (N) for Governor (disqualified by court)
Stuart Todd Gregory (R) for Governor
Mufi Hannemann (I) for Governor
David Ige (D) for Governor
- Kioni Dudley's Democratic Election Picks Plus OHA [Hawaii Political Info] Aug 8, 2014
- Former Gov Ariyoshi Compares Gubernatorial Candidates Ige and Abercrombie [Hawaii Political Info] Jul 17, 2014
- Billionaire Larry Ellis holds Abercrombie fundraiser in SF home [Honolulu Star-Advertiser] May 4, 2014
- Gov. Cayetano stumps for Ige over Abercrombie Jun 3, 2014
- Abercrombie vs Ige Debate [Hawaii News Now, 60 min] Jul 10, 2014
- Abercrombie vs Ige Debate [PBS Hawaii, 57 min] Jul 3, 2014
- David Ige speaks in Nanakuli about his race for governor [YouTube, 3 min] Jun 15, 2014
- Ask Ige Anything [YouTube, 59 min] May 29, 2014
- Early Boyhood Mornings in Kaneohe Bay & Learning from Dad to Protect the Environment [YouTube, 3 min] Apr 17, 2014
- Ige Opposes Abercrombie's Intent to Veto Disclosure Bill Jun 26, 2014
- Ige on Green Initiatives Jun 7, 2014
- Senator Clarence Nishihara tribute to David Ige [YouTube, 2 min] May 4, 2014
Khis DeJean Caldwell (N) for Governor (disqualified by court)
Richard Morse (N) for Governor (disqualified by court)
Joseph R. Spatola (N) for Governor (withdrew)
Van Tanabe (D) for Governor
Elwin P. Ahu (R) for Lt. Governor
Clayton Hee (D) for Lt. Governor
Cynthia “Lahilahi” Marlin (L) for Lt. Governor
Sam Puletasi (D) for Lt. Governor
Miles Shiratori (D) for Lt. Governor
Warner Kimo Sutton (R) for Lt. Governor
Shan S. Tsutsui (D) for Lt. Governor (incumbent)
Gregory Arianoff-Kobata (L) for State Senator Dist 1 (Hilo, Big Island)
Joshua B. Green (D) for State Senator Dist 3 (Big Island West)
Michael Last (L) for State Senator Dist 3 (Big Island West)
Alain J. Schiller (L) for State Senator Dist 4 (Hilo, Waimea on Big Island)
Joe Kamaka (R) for State Senator Dist 5 (Wailuku, Maui)
Bronson Ka'ahui (L) for State Senator Dist 6 (Lahaina, Kihei on Maui)
Breene Y. Harimoto (D) for State Senator Dist 16 (Pearl City, Pearl Harbor, Oahu) (unopposed)
Roger Clemente (I) for State Senator Dist 17 (Pearl City, Waipahu, Oahu)
Clarence Nishihara (D) for State Senator Dist 17 (Pearl City, Waipahu, Oahu)
Raymond Banda (L) for State Senator Dist 18 (Mililani, Oahu)
Michelle Kidani (D) for State Senator Dist 18 (Mililani, Oahu)
Dennis C. H. Kim (R) for State Senator Dist 18 (Mililani, Oahu)
Ruth A. Brown (N) for Senate Dist 21 (Kalaeloa to Makaha, Oahu)
Michael P. Kahikina (D) for Senate Dist 21 (Kalaeloa to Makaha, Oahu)
Tercia L. Ku (R) for Senate Dist 21 (Kalaeloa to Makaha, Oahu)
Johnnie-Mae L. Perry (R) for Senate Dist 21 (Kalaeloa to Makaha, Oahu)
Randy Roman, Jr. (R) for Senate Dist 21 (Kalaeloa to Makaha, Oahu)
Maile S. L. Shimabukuro (D) for Senate Dist 21 (Kalaeloa to Makaha, Oahu) (incumbent)
Richard Lee Fale (R) for State Senator Dist 23 (Wahiawa, Oahu)
Colleen Meyer (R) for State Senator Dist 23 (Wahiawa, Oahu)
Gil Riviere (D) for State Senator Dist 23 (Wahiawa, Oahu)
Eric Weinert (L) for State Representative Dist 1 (Hamakua Coast, Big Island)
Clifton K. Tsuji (D) for State Representative Dist 2 (Hilo, Big Island)
Fred Fogel (L) for State Representative Dist 3 (Hilo, Volcano on Big Island)
Dave Bateman (R) for State Representative Dist 5 (Kailua-Kona, Big Island)
Jon LaLanne (L) for State Representative Dist 5 (Kailua-Kona, Big Island)
Roy Ebert (R) for State Representative Dist 6 (Kona, Big Island)
Kelly Valenzuela (R) for State Representative Dist 6 (Kona, Big Island)
Cranston Kapoi (R) for State Representative Dist 8 (Kahului, Maui)
Joe Souki (D) for State Representative Dist 8 (Kahului, Maui) (incumbent)
Chayne M. Marten (R) for State Representative Dist 10 (West Maui, N. Kihei, Maui)
Angus L. McKelvey (D) for State Representative Dist 10 (West Maui, N. Kihei, Maui) (incumbent)
Pat Brock (L) for State Representative Dist 11 (Kihei, Maui)
Richard Pohle (R) for State Representative Dist 12 (Kula, Kahului, Maui)
Kyle T. Yamashita (D) for State Representative Dist 12 (Kula, Kahului, Maui) (incumbent)
Mele Carroll (D) for State Representative Dist 13) (incumbent)
Barbara J. Haliniak (D) for State Representative Dist 13)
Jonathan Hoomanawanui (R) for State Representative Dist 14 (Hanalei, Kauai)
Derek S. K. Kawakami (D) for State Representative Dist 14 (Hanalei, Kauai) (incumbent)
Dylan Hooser (D) for State Representative Dist 15 (Lihue, Kauai)
James Kunane Tokioka (D) for State Representative Dist 15 (Lihue, Kauai) (incumbent)
Steve Yoder (R) for State Representative Dist 15 (Lihue, Kauai)
Vince E. Flores (R) for State Representative Dist 16 (Waimea, Kauai)
Victoria (Vickie) Franks (R) for State Representative Dist 16 (Waimea, Kauai)
Butch Kahawai (D) for State Representative Dist 16 (Waimea, Kauai)
Daynette (Dee) Morikawa (D) for State Representative Dist 16 (Waimea, Kauai) (incumbent)
Chris Stump (D) for State Representative Dist 17 (Hawaii Kai, Oahu)
Gene Ward (R) for State Representative Dist 17 (Hawaii Kai, Oahu)
Susan Halvorsen (R) for State Representative Dist 18 (Waialae-Kahala, Oahu)
Mark Jun Hashem (D) for State Representative Dist 18 (Waialae-Kahala, Oahu) (incumbent)
Anthony Higa (L) for State Representative Dist 19 (Kaimuki, Oahu)
Bertrand (Bert) Kobayashi (D) for State Representative Dist 19 (Kaimuki, Oahu) (incumbent)
Victoria Elizabeth Mathieu (R) for State Representative Dist 19 (Kaimuki, Oahu)
Julia Allen (R) for State Representative Dist 20 (Palolo, Kaimuki, Oahu)
Keiko Bonk (G) for State Representative Dist 20 (Palolo, Kaimuki, Oahu)
Calvin K. Y. Say (D) for State Representative Dist 20 (Palolo, Kaimuki, Oahu) (incumbent)
Larie Manutai (R) for State Representative Dist 21 (Moiliili, Oahu)
Scott Y. Nishimoto (D) for State Representative Dist 21 (Moiliili, Oahu) (incumbent)
Tom Brower (D) for State Representative Dist 22 (Waikiki, Ala Moana) (incumbent)
Janet Grace (R) for State Representative Dist 22 (Waikiki, Ala Moana)
Isaac W. Choy (D) for State Representative Dist 23 (Manoa, Moiliili, Oahu) (incumbent)
Nathaniel Keoki Kinney (D) for State Representative Dist 23 (Manoa, Moiliili, Oahu)
C. Kaui Jochanan Amsterdam (R) for State Representative Dist 24 (Makiki, Manoa, Oahu)
Della Au Belatti (D) for State Representative Dist 24 (Makiki, Manoa, Oahu) (incumbent)
Ronald Y. K. Lam (R) for State Representative Dist 25 (Makiki, Pauoa, Oahu)
Sylvia Luke (D) for State Representative Dist 25 (Makiki, Pauoa, Oahu)
Eric B. Marshall (R) for State Representative Dist 26 (McCully, Downtown, Oahu)
Scott K. Saiki (D) for State Representative Dist 26 (McCully, Downtown, Oahu) (incumbent)
Max Fowler (R) for State Representative Dist 27 (Nuuanu, Liliha, Oahu)
Takashi Ohno (D) for State Representative Dist 27 (Nuuanu, Liliha, Oahu) (incumbent)
Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu (R) for State Representative Dist 28 (Kalihi Valley, Oahu)
John M. Mizuno (D) for State Representative Dist 28 (Kalihi Valley, Oahu) (incumbent)
Karl A. Rhoads (D) for State Representative Dist 29 (Chinatown, Kalihi, Oahu) (incumbent)
Romy M. Cachola (D) for State Representative Dist 30 (Kapalama, Kalihi Kai, Oahu) (incumbent)
Aaron Ling Johanson (R) for State Representative Dist 31 (Moanalua, Lower Pearlridge, Oahu) (incumbent)
Lei Sharsh (D) for State Representative Dist 31 (Moanalua, Lower Pearlridge, Oahu)
Linda E. Ichiyama (D) for State Representative Dist 32 (Moanalua, Salt Lake,Oahu) (incumbent)
Marcia Ann R. Tagavilla (R) for State Representative Dist 32 (Moanalua, Salt Lake,Oahu)
Tracy Arakaki (D) for State Representative Dist 33 (Aiea, Oahu)
Robert C. Helsham, Sr. (R) for State Representative Dist 33 (Aiea, Oahu)
Sam Kong (D) for State Representative Dist 33 (Aiea, Oahu) [YouTube]
Arnold Wong (D) for State Representative Dist 33 (Aiea, Oahu)
Jaci Agustin (R) for State Representative Dist 34 (Aiea, Pearl City, Oahu)
Gregg Takayama (D) for State Representative Dist 34 (Aiea, Pearl City, Oahu) (incumbent)
LuAnn Poti (R) for State Representative Dist 35 (Pearl City, Waipahu, Oahu)
Roy M. Takumi (D) for State Representative Dist 35 (Pearl City, Waipahu, Oahu) (incumbent)
Luella Costales (D) for State Representative Dist 36 (Mililani, Oahu)
Beth Fukumoto Chang (R) for State Representative Dist 36 (Mililani, Oahu) (incumbent)
Marilyn B. Lee (D) for State Representative Dist 36 (Mililani, Oahu)
Emil Svrcina (R) for State Representative Dist 37 (Mililani, Waikele, Oahu)
Ryan I. Yamane (D) for State Representative Dist 37 (Mililani, Waikele, Oahu) (incumbent)
Henry J. C. Aquino (D) for State Representative Dist 38 (Waipahu, Oahu) (incumbent)
Alex M. Sonson (D) for State Representative Dist 38 (Waipahu, Oahu)
Ty J. K. Cullen (D) for State Representative Dist 39 (Royal Kunia, Makakilo, Oahu) (incumbent)
Isaiah Nahakuokeola Chong (D) for State Representative Dist 40 (Ewa, Oahu)
Rose Martinez (D) for State Representative Dist 40 (Ewa, Oahu)
Bob McDermott (R) for State Representative Dist 40 (Ewa, Oahu) (incumbent)
Tom Berg (L) for State Representative Dist 41 (Ewa Beach, Oahu)
Rida Cabanilla (D) for State Representative Dist 41 (Ewa Beach, Oahu) Incumbent
Bryan Earl Jeremiah (R) for State Representative Dist 41 (Ewa Beach, Oahu)
Matthew LoPresti (D) for State Representative Dist 41 (Ewa Beach, Oahu)
Steve Wiggins (R) for State Representative Dist 41 (Ewa Beach, Oahu)
Nicole Ferguson (D) for State Representative Dist 42 (Kapolei, Oahu)
Michael Golojuch (D) for State Representative Dist 42 (Kapolei, Oahu)
Sharon E. Har (D) for State Representative Dist 42 (Kapolei, Oahu)
Suk Moses (R) for State Representative Dist 42 (Kapolei, Oahu)
Andria P. Tupola (R) for State Representative Dist 43 (Nanakuli, Ko Olina, Oahu)
Allen (Al) Frenzel (L) for State Representative Dist 44 (Waianae, Oahu)
Jo Jordan (D) for State Representative Dist 44 (Waianae, Oahu) (incumbent)
Michael Yadao Magaoay (D) for State Representative Dist 45 (Mililani, Oahu)
Lauren Cheape Matsumoto (R) for State Representative Dist 45 (Mililani, Oahu) (incumbent)
Feki Pouha (R) for State Representative Dist 47 (Laie, Kahuku, Oahu)
Kent Fonoimoana (D) for State Representative Dist 47 (Laie, Oahu)
Eldean L. Kukahiko (R) for State Representative Dist 48 (Kaneohe, Oahu)
Kai Takayama (L) for State Representative Dist 48 (Kaneohe, Oahu)
Joan S. Hood (R) for State Representative Dist 50 (Kailua, Oahu)
Cynthia Thielen (R) for State Representative Dist 50 (Kailua, Oahu)
Wayne T. Hikida (R) for State Representative Dist 51 (Kailua, Waimanalo, Oahu)
Chris Lee (D) for State Representative Dist 51 (Kailua, Waimanalo, Oahu) (incumbent)
Brandon J. C. Elefante (NS) Honolulu City Council, Dist VIII (Aiea, Pearl City)
Dustin Barca (NS) for Kauai mayor
Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. (NS) for Kauai mayor (incumbent)
Jay Furfaro (NS) for Kauai County Council (incumbent, council chair)
Gary Hooser (NS) for Kauai County Council (incumbent)
JoAnn Yukimura (NS) for Kauai County Council (incumbent)
About OHA
Keli'i Akina (nonpartisan) OHA at large (represents entire state)
Harvey H. McInerny (Nonpartisan Special) OHA at large (represents entire state)
Landen D.K.K. Paikai (Nonpartisan Special) OHA at large (represents entire state)
Peter Apo (nonpartisan special) OHA Oahu Trustee
Jackie Kahookele Burke (nonpartisan special) OHA Oahu Trustee
Chris K. J. Lum Lee (nonpartisan special) OHA Oahu Trustee
Chase Kamaleihaahaa Shigemasa (nonpartisan special) OHA Oahu Trustee
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Carmen Hulu Lindsey (nonpartisan special) OHA Maui Trustee
Mahealani Wendt (nonpartisan special) OHA Maui Trustee
4 Hawaii Political Races to Watch in 2014 [Honolulu Magazine] Apr 17, 2014
8 Hawaii Candidates Declared Winners Before Election Day [Honolulu Magazine] Jun 4, 2014
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Links to more candidate information
Updated! (7/25/14) 2014 Primary Candidate Survey [Hawaii Family Forum] (Christian organization)
Olelo-2014 candidates on camera
Project Vote Smart
Honolulu Civil Beat
iVote Hawaii (faith-based voting)
League of Women Voters 2014 primary candidates
Ken Conklin's Voter Recommendations for Hawaii Primary Election August 9, 2014 For those opposed to Hawaii sovereignty [Hawaii Political Info] Jun 22, 2014