The Ballot Brief
2026 Primary Elections

Hawaii Primary Election 2026

Hawaii's primary is in 3 days.
Primary electionSaturday, August 8, 2026
General electionTuesday, November 3, 2026

See exactly who is on your ballot — ZIP code is all you need

Marquee races on the Hawaii primary ballot

Hawaii's August 8 primary features the governor's race and a five-way Democratic contest for lieutenant governor.

Governor
Gov. Josh Green seeks a second term.
Democratic: Josh Green
Republican: Gary Cordery
Lieutenant Governor
An open five-way Democratic primary. In the general election, governor and lieutenant governor run as one ticket.
Democratic: Della Au Belatti, Derek Kawakami, John Choi, Sam Puletasi, Ku L. (Bobby) Cuadra

Candidate fields reflect declared major candidates as of this page's last update and can change until ballots are certified. Enter your ZIP above for the full, address-specific list.

What's on the Hawaii primary ballot?

Primaries decide which candidates appear on the November ballot. Depending on where you live in Hawaii, your 2026 primary ballot can include U.S. Senate and U.S. House nominations, statewide offices, state legislative seats, and county or city contests. Enter your ZIP code above to see the exact races and candidates for your area — with bios, priorities, and campaign-finance data.

Key things to know

Browse the full Hawaii voter guide →

Primary dates are statutory dates compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures and can change by legislative action. Always confirm with your state or local election office.