Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 49

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scot Matayoshi and 'Ale Rodas. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), 'Ale Rodas (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 49; Scot Matayoshi 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, Scot Matayoshi, is on the ballot.

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Scot Matayoshi

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

Strengthen schools through smaller class sizes, better teacher training and compensation, and early childhood programs
Grow Hawaii's agricultural sector, including crops like SPF shrimp and seed crops, for food security
Expand affordable housing in the urban core to ease pressure on multigenerational families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Scot Matayoshi is a former public school teacher and attorney who has represented Hawaii House District 49, per his campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

'Ale Rodas

Republican

Top priorities

Press for a temporary suspension of the gas tax and reduce the overall tax burden on households and businesses
Improve education through Department of Education audits and ensuring funding reaches classrooms.
Shift the economy toward local production, supporting agriculture and small businesses through simpler permitting

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rodas is a mother of three, educator and long-time resident of Kaneohe and Maunawili, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii House District 49 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii House District 49 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

Scot Matayoshi, full profile 'Ale Rodas, full profile Official Hawaii election office