Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 47

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sean Quinlan and Mark Talaeai. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Mark Talaeai (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 47; Sean Quinlan 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, Sean Quinlan, is on the ballot.

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Sean Quinlan

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

Address traffic congestion through infrastructure projects such as a Laniakea bypass road or barrier system.
Support local businesses and small farmers, including allowing value-added product sales at farm stands.
Pursue a long-term affordable housing plan suited to Hawaii's needs while preserving open space and farmland.

Biography

Sean Quinlan is the Democratic candidate for Hawaii House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Hawaii Office of Elections' August 8, 2026 primary results. Sean Quinlan is the sitting member for the district, per the Legislature's official members directory (capitol.hawaii.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Office of Elections' primary results are the only verifiable source for Sean Quinlan.

Mark Talaeai

Republican

Top priorities

Support small businesses in the district
Support local farmers and agriculture
Address long-standing traffic and state road concerns

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mark Talaeai is running for Hawaii House District 47. He grew up in Whitmore Village near Wahiawa and is a graduate of Leilehua High School and Honolulu Community College, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii House District 47 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii House District 47 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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

Sean Quinlan, full profile Mark Talaeai, full profile Official Hawaii election office