Kauai County, Hawaii

Hawaii Senate District 8

One candidate is tracked for Hawaii Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ronald D. Kouchi. Candidate information follows official Kauai County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ronald D. Kouchi (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii Senate District 8; Ronald D. Kouchi 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, Ronald D. Kouchi, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ronald D. Kouchi

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

Affordable housing for local families
Universal pre-school and expanded trade school opportunities
Infrastructure funding for roads, bridges, public health and education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ronald D. Kouchi is the State Senator for Hawaii Senate District 8, serving Kauaʻi and Niʻihau since 2010 and serving as Senate President since 2015, per his campaign site. He previously served 22 years on the Kauaʻi County Council, including 12 years as council chair, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of Waimea High School and attended Drake University, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii Senate District 8 in 2026?

When is the Hawaii Senate District 8 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

Ronald D. Kouchi, full profile Official Hawaii election office