Hawaii County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 1

One candidate is tracked for Hawaii House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthias Kusch. Candidate information follows official Hawaii County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Matthias Kusch (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 1; Matthias Kusch is the sitting member, per the Legislature's official members directory (capitol.hawaii.gov). Every candidate ran in the August 8 primary; the top finisher of each party advanced, per the Office of Elections' final primary results.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Matthias Kusch, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Matthias Kusch

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

Expand affordable housing programs, including rent-to-own extensions and first-time homebuyer tax deductions
Support education initiatives for the district
Support healthcare access for elderly residents, including the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Matthias Kusch is the Democratic candidate for Hawaii House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Hawaii Office of Elections' August 8, 2026 primary results. Matthias Kusch is the sitting member for the district, per the Legislature's official members directory (capitol.hawaii.gov). Kusch is a retired Hawaii Fire Department battalion chief and farmer who assumed office in 2024 following the death of Rep. Mark Nakashima, per Campaign website (votekusch.com) / Office of the Governor.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii House District 1 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii House District 1 election in Hawaii?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Hawaii are on the Hawaii election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Hawaii County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Hawaii County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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