Hawaii County, Hawaii

Hawaii Senate District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joy San Buenaventura and Frederick F. Fogel. Candidate information follows official Hawaii County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Frederick F. Fogel (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii Senate District 2; Joy San Buenaventura 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, Joy San Buenaventura, is on the ballot.

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Joy San Buenaventura

DemocraticIncumbent

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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Frederick F. Fogel

Libertarian

Top priorities

Favors less government involvement in businesses and people's lives
Supports requiring a realistic price tag on proposed legislation
Opposes putting the cost of climate adaptation on taxpayers

Per the a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A.

Biography

Frederick F. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Office of Elections' primary results are the only verifiable source for Frederick F. Fogel.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii Senate District 2 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii Senate District 2 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?

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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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Candidate profiles

Joy San Buenaventura, full profile Frederick F. Fogel, full profile Official Hawaii election office