Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 45

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kalehua Kaopua and Chris Muraoka. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kalehua Kaopua (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 45; Chris Muraoka 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, Chris Muraoka, is on the ballot.

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Kalehua Kaopua

Democratic

Top priorities

Create community land trusts and long-term ground leases to prevent family displacement
Support union jobs with prevailing wages and job training in construction and agriculture
Expand agricultural skills training in schools and mental health and special education resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kalehua Kaopua is Kanaka 'Oiwi and a mother of four, born in Napo'opo'o on Hawai'i Island, per her campaign site. She has spoken publicly about experiencing homelessness as a teenager and about overcoming addiction.

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Chris Muraoka

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

Reduce crime and homelessness through community safety initiatives and rehabilitating community facilities.
Increase government transparency and accountability, including fiscal notes on bills and audits of legislators.
Reduce regulatory barriers for small businesses and startups.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chris Muraoka is the sitting Hawaii State Representative for District 45, seeking reelection, per the Legislature's roster and his campaign site. A veteran and local business owner who grew up in Makaha, he is a lifelong Waianae resident and a 1995 graduate of Waianae High School, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii House District 45 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii House District 45 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

Kalehua Kaopua, full profile Chris Muraoka, full profile Official Hawaii election office