Kauai County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 16

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Luke A. Evslin and David Hazlebeck. Candidate information follows official Kauai County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Luke A. Evslin (Democratic), David Hazlebeck (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 16; Luke A. Evslin 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, Luke A. Evslin, is on the ballot.

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Luke A. Evslin

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

Says the cost of housing touches everything else and wants to change zoning and building codes to make construction more accessible
Wants to expand the economy beyond tourism by supporting farmers, manufacturers and home-based businesses, and to increase construction-trades training
Advocates higher teacher compensation and reduced housing costs so teachers can afford to live on Kauai

Per the a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A.

Biography

Luke A. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Office of Elections' primary results are the only verifiable source for Luke A. Evslin.

David Hazlebeck

Republican

Top priorities

Calls affordability and cost of living the single biggest issue and proposes eliminating property taxes for the middle and working class
Wants to reduce barriers to business growth and expand agriculture, technology and manufacturing beyond tourism
Prioritizes attracting and retaining teachers and supporting workforce housing so educators can afford to live locally

Per the a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A.

Biography

David Hazlebeck is the Republican candidate for Hawaii House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Hawaii Office of Elections' August 8, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Office of Elections' primary results are the only verifiable source for David Hazlebeck.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii House District 16 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii House District 16 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Kauai County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Luke A. Evslin, full profile David Hazlebeck, full profile Official Hawaii election office