Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii Senate District 15

One candidate is tracked for Hawaii Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Glenn Wakai. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Glenn Wakai (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii Senate District 15; Glenn Wakai 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, Glenn Wakai, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Glenn Wakai

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

Pursue public-private partnerships for government projects to bring in financing, technical expertise, and faster timelines.
Diversify the economy through aquaculture, alternative energy, and aerospace to reduce reliance on service-oriented jobs.
Support transit-oriented affordable housing development near rail stations.

Biography

Glenn Wakai is a former television journalist who has represented Senate District 15 since 2010, after eight years in the State House, per the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. He has worked for years on developing a new stadium district. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Office of Elections' primary results are the only verifiable source for Glenn Wakai.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii Senate District 15 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii Senate District 15 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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Glenn Wakai, full profile Official Hawaii election office