Kauai County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 17

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daynette (Dee) Morikawa and Misty Cluett. Candidate information follows official Kauai County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Daynette (Dee) Morikawa (Democratic), Misty Cluett (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 17. Not on the November ballot: Dee Morikawa, 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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Daynette (Dee) Morikawa

Democratic

Top priorities

Wants to continue legislation addressing the high cost of living, including income tax relief and affordable housing for healthcare workers and educators
Calls deferred maintenance funding for public school facilities a top yearly priority
Supports expanding local agriculture and promoting local brands to reduce reliance on tourism

Per the a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A.

Biography

Daynette (Dee) Morikawa is the Democratic candidate for Hawaii House District 17 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 Daynette (Dee) Morikawa.

Misty Cluett

Republican

Top priorities

Names housing and cost-of-living the district's biggest challenge and wants to focus on infrastructure, permitting and wastewater accountability
Wants schools to teach critical thinking, trades, technology, agriculture and entrepreneurship to diversify the economy
Advocates fiscal transparency, including knowing bill costs before lawmakers vote

Per the a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A.

Biography

Misty Cluett is the Republican candidate for Hawaii House District 17 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 Misty Cluett.

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Who is running for Hawaii House District 17 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii House District 17 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 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

Daynette (Dee) Morikawa, full profile Misty Cluett, full profile Official Hawaii election office