Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 36

One candidate is tracked for Hawaii House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daisy Balais Hartsfield. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Daisy Balais Hartsfield (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 36; Daisy Balais Hartsfield 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, Daisy Balais Hartsfield, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Daisy Balais Hartsfield

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

Support safer neighborhoods for Waipahu
Improve commutes and roads and monitor transit-oriented development
Support local businesses in Waipahu

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Daisy Balais Hartsfield is the sitting Hawaii State Representative for District 36, appointed January 12, 2026, per the Legislature's roster and her campaign site. A lifelong Waipahu resident, she holds a Master of Social Work and a J.D. from the William S. Richardson School of Law, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii House District 36 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii House District 36 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 Honolulu County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

Daisy Balais Hartsfield, full profile Official Hawaii election office