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Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 46

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii House District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amy A. Perruso and Daniel Michael Gabriel. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Amy A. Perruso (Democratic), Daniel Michael Gabriel (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 46; Amy A. Perruso 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, Amy A. Perruso, is on the ballot.

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Amy A. Perruso

Amy A. Perruso

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Support a fairer tax system to expand affordable housing and strengthen food security
  • Invest in flood control, watershed restoration, and community-based climate resilience programs
  • Require fiscal analysis for all bills involving revenue or appropriations.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Amy Perruso is a National Board Certified public school teacher with 20 years of teaching experience in Hawaii public schools, per her campaign site. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Office of Elections' primary results are the only verifiable source for Amy A. Perruso.

Daniel Michael Gabriel

Republican

Top priorities

  • Pursue a low-rate, broad-based flat tax as an alternative to progressive taxation.
  • Invest in local waste-to-energy systems and tax incentives for agriculture and domestic manufacturing
  • Prioritize vegetation clearing, native plant rehabilitation, and conservation for disaster preparedness.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Daniel Michael Gabriel holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and describes himself as the state's only Certified Water Specialist, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii House District 46 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii House District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amy A. Perruso and Daniel Michael Gabriel. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Hawaii House District 46 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 profiles
Amy A. Perruso, full profileDaniel Michael Gabriel, full profileOfficial Hawaii election office