Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 21

One candidate is tracked for Hawaii House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Derek Turbin. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Derek Turbin (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 21. Not on the November ballot: Jackson D. Sayama, the sitting member for the district per the same directory. 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Derek Turbin

Democratic

Top priorities

Advocating for paid family leave legislation and lower insurance costs through expanded state insurance programs
Addressing flooding along Paula Drive by bolstering watershed and storm drain systems
Increasing teacher salaries and upgrading aging school infrastructure in the district

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Derek Turbin is founding partner and managing attorney of Gilson Daub Hawaii, a law firm he established in 2019 that has grown to serve clients including Hawaiian Airlines and ProService Hawaii, per his campaign site. He served as chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaii from 2024 to 2026 and has served on the Palolo Neighborhood Board.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii House District 21 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii House District 21 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Derek Turbin, full profile Official Hawaii election office