Ikaika M. Olds
Democratic · Hawaii · 2026 · IncumbentTop priorities
- Building on the statewide homelessness triage system he authored to connect people to healthcare rather than jail
- Extending the state rent supplement program for seniors, which he helped pass as HB703 (Act 282)
- Supporting annual teacher step increases and longevity pay to improve recruitment and retention
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Ikaika M. Olds is an Iraq War combat veteran who served eight years in the U.S. Army with two combat deployments, per his campaign site. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology and spent nearly a decade as a social service provider working with homeless individuals in the district. He authored HB943 (Act 299), creating a statewide triage system that redirects homeless individuals with mental health or substance use issues into healthcare services.
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