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Source: Hawaii Office of Elections, 2026 Candidate Report (status "In General" / "Elected After Primary"; report last updated Sept. 4, 2026) (accessed Oct 17, 2026) · State of Hawaii GIS, 2022 State House and Senate district boundaries (district-to-county assignment) (accessed Oct 17, 2026). Names are shown as listed by the source. Which district races you see depends on where you live; check yours at Hawaii Online Voter Registration (Office of Elections).

OfficeCandidates
State House, District 16Luke A. Evslin (D) vs. David Hazlebeck (R)
State House, District 17Misty Cluett (R) vs. Daynette (Dee) Morikawa (D)
Kauai County MayorBernard Carvalho Jr. vs. Mel Rapozo
Kauai County Council
Vote for 7
Paul Noboru Applegate

Paul Noboru Applegate is running for election to the Kauai County Council At-large in Hawaii. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a retired Kauaʻi Police Department captain with 25 years of law enforcement leadership experience, an Army Reserve veteran, an FBI National Academy graduate, and a longtime community volunteer who earned a BA in Psychology and a BA in Business Administratio from the University of Hawaii system.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I will focus on practical solutions to the issues that affect residents every day: affordable housing, responsible growth, infrastructure improvements, and public safety/emergency preparedness.County government should spend taxpayer dollars wisely and deliver results that improve quality of life.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about affordable housing, public safety, emergency preparedness, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, agriculture, and creating opportunities for local families.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Addison Bulosan
Mike Coots
Michelle Kaleiohi Correa
Billy D. Decosta

Billy D. Decosta is running for election to the Kauai County Council At-large in Hawaii. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign FacebookNo campaign site found

Fern Anuenue Holland

Fern Anuenue Holland is running for election to the Kauai County Council At-large in Hawaii. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookCampaign InstagramPersonal LinkedIn

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am honored to serve as the Kauaʻi County Councilmember representing our island community.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I believe good government begins with honesty, transparency, and hard work.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about building a future where healthy communities and healthy ecosystems support one another.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Keola Kaiminaauao
Arryl J. Kaneshiro

Arryl J. Kaneshiro is running for election to the Kauai County Council At-large in Hawaii. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Umi Martin
John H. (Scooby) Mattos
Todd R. Ozaki

Todd R. Ozaki is running for election to the Kauai County Council At-large in Hawaii. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn

Positions, with sources (3)
Campaign message: “I’m running for County Council because this island is home.” (Official campaign website)
Campaign message: “I’m a husband, father, youth coach, small business owner, and am currently serving in the Mayor’s Office.” (Official campaign website)
Campaign message: “I believe local government should do its job well and never lose sight of the people who live here.” (Official campaign website)
Cheree Rapozo
Taylor H. Shigemoto

Taylor H. Shigemoto is running for election to the Kauai County Council At-large in Hawaii. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook

Positions, with sources (1)
Campaign message: “I have the benefit of having a father who is very familiar with understanding why it is so difficult for affordable housing to be developed.” (Official campaign website)
Dane Smith

Also on every Kauai County ballot: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, your U.S. House district, your state legislative districts and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee races (listed on the Hawaii counties page).

County races in Hawaii are nonpartisan, so no party is shown. A county candidate who won a majority in the Aug. 8 primary was elected outright and is not on the Nov 3 ballot.

Kauai County Council has seven at-large seats; every voter picks up to seven of the 14 candidates.

Listed by the Office of Elections as "Elected After Primary" (decided after the Aug. 8 primary, so not on the Nov 3 ballot): State Senate, District 8: Ronald D. Kouchi; State House, District 15: Nadine K. Nakamura.

Legislative districts are assigned to counties using the official 2022 district map; you vote only in your own district. Check yours at Hawaii Online Voter Registration (Office of Elections).

State legislative races in this county (2026 ballot): SD-8, HD-15, HD-16, HD-17 (all legislative districts).

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