Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii Senate District 13

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii Senate District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tricia Kwai Lin Nakamatsu and Wallyn Kanoelani Christian. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tricia Kwai Lin Nakamatsu (Democratic), Wallyn Kanoelani Christian (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii Senate District 13. Not on the November ballot: Karl Rhoads, the sitting member for the district per the same directory. 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.

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Tricia Kwai Lin Nakamatsu

Democratic

Top priorities

Improve pedestrian infrastructure and support court-ordered treatment for nonviolent offenders with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Support housing development incentives, increased Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation funding, and streamlined permitting.
Support Green Fee projects that protect watersheds and strengthen flood control in flood-prone areas.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tricia Kwai Lin Nakamatsu is the Democratic candidate for Hawaii Senate District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Hawaii Office of Elections' August 8, 2026 primary results. She has lived in the district for more than 30 years and is running for the seat left open by retiring Sen. Karl Rhoads.

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Wallyn Kanoelani Christian

Republican

Top priorities

Require fiscal notes on legislation so lawmakers understand the real cost of proposals.
Reduce the general excise tax on groceries and medicine to lower costs for families and small businesses.
Address housing, homelessness, and public safety while supporting small businesses in the district.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christian holds degrees in justice administration, business management and theology from Hawaii Pacific University and Life Christian University, per the campaign site. She has served on her Neighborhood Board since 2024 and previously ran for public office in 2022 and 2024, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii Senate District 13 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii Senate District 13 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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Tricia Kwai Lin Nakamatsu, full profile Wallyn Kanoelani Christian, full profile Official Hawaii election office