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Joy San Buenaventura

Joy San Buenaventura

Democratic · Hawaii · 2026 · Incumbent

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Hawaii Senate District 2Hawaii · 2026Hawaii County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Advocate for improvements to Highway 130 and alternative Puna routes
  • Support Hilo and Ka'u hospital expansion and telemedicine services
  • Support economic diversification beyond tourism

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joy San Buenaventura is the sitting Hawaii State Senator for District 2 (Puna), seeking reelection, per the Legislature's roster and her campaign site. She has practiced law in Hilo for 30 years and holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, per her campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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