Candidates in Focus
If you have election-related programs you'd like to share with the broader community, visit us at olelo.org to get started. 2026 General Election Dates
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'Ōlelo Community Media was created to promote the creation, production and cablecasting of programs by, for, and about Hawaiʻi and to facilitate the community's participation in the democratic process. Candidates in Focus is one of the ways community media helps strengthen local civic participation by giving voters direct access to those seeking public office.
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Candidates in Focus is not simply election programming. It is a free service that gives candidates a platform to share their views directly with voters so they can make informed decisions at the ballot box. The purpose is not to mediate, endorse, balance, or polish political speech. It is to make room for it, lower barriers, widen participation, and give voters access to the broadest possible range of voices before they enter the voting booth.
Participating candidates record a program about their platform, which 'Ōlelo then airs throughout the General Election seasons across its channels, media partners, and social media. We encourage all candidates to take advantage of this service. Check your email or contact us at vote@olelo.org for more information.
If you have election-related programs you'd like to share with the broader community, visit olelo.org or email vote@olelo.org to get started.
Participation Options
- In-person studio recording
- Self-recorded video submission
Watch Candidates in Focus
2026 General Election Programs
Explore the contest groups below to see participating candidates and watch their programs on YouTube or ʻŌleloNet On Demand. Find all Channel 49 airtimes in the broadcast schedule below.
Programs by Contest Group
Select a group for candidate names and viewing links.
Group 1 – Leeward Oʻahu: Kaʻena Point to Kapolei
Candidates in this group
State Representative, Dist 42
- Diamond Garcia
State Representative, Dist 43
- Sheila Medeiros
State Representative, Dist 44
- Charla (Kahealani) Weaver
State Representative, Dist 45
- Kalehua Kaopua
Group 2 – North to Windward Oʻahu: North Shore to Kāneʻohe to Waimānalo
Candidates in this group
State Representative, Dist 46
- Daniel Michael Gabriel
- Amy A. Perruso
State Representative, Dist 50
- Jesse W.M. Fitzgerald
- Mike Lee
Group 3 – East Oʻahu: Hawaiʻi Kai to Waikīkī to Mānoa
Candidates in this group
Honolulu Councilmember, Dist IV
- Tara Malia Gregory
- Trevor Ozawa
State Representative, Dist 18
- Joe Gedeon
- James (Jamie) Wataru
State Representative, Dist 20
- David Asing
State Representative, Dist 23
- Victor Muh
Group 4 – Metro Oʻahu: Kakaʻako to Nuʻuanu to Kalihi
Candidates in this group
Honolulu Councilmember, Dist VI
- Tyler Dos Santos-Tam
State Senator, Dist 13
- Tricia Kwai Lin Nakamatsu
State Representative, Dist 26
- Ian M.A. Ross
- Tony Silva
State Representative, Dist 30
- Amanda Ybanez
Group 5 – Suburban Oʻahu: Waipahu to Pearl City to Salt Lake
Candidates in this group
State Representative, Dist 32
- Garner M. Shimizu
State Representative, Dist 39
- Daniel (Danny) Degracia
- Corey Rosenlee
Group 6 – Central Oʻahu: Wahiawā to Mililani to ʻEwa Beach
Candidates in this group
State Senator, Dist 18
- Max Hanna
State Senator, Dist 20
- Bob McDermott
State Representative, Dist 40
- Rose Martinez
Group 7 – U.S. Congress and Lieutenant Governor
Candidates in this group
U.S. Representative, Dist I
- Jordan S. Conley
- Adriel C. Lam
Lieutenant Governor
- Derek S.K. Kawakami
Group 8 – Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Candidates in this group
OHA Maui Resident Trustee
- Keʻeaumoku Kapu
- Carmen Hulu Lindsey
OHA Oʻahu Resident Trustee
- Hinaleimoana (Hina) Wong
OHA At-Large Trustee
- Kanekoa (Koa) Crabbe
- Brickwood M. Galuteria
2026 General Election
Find Your Broadcast Times
Select a group to view its ʻŌlelo Channel 49 broadcast dates and times. All times are Hawaiʻi Standard Time (HST).
Group 1 – Leeward Oʻahu: Kaʻena Point to Kapolei
Oct 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Oct 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30; Nov 1
Group 2 – North to Windward Oʻahu: North Shore to Kāneʻohe to Waimānalo
Oct 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Oct 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30; Nov 1
Group 3 – East Oʻahu: Hawaiʻi Kai to Waikīkī to Mānoa
Oct 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Oct 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30; Nov 1
Group 4 – Metro Oʻahu: Kakaʻako to Nuʻuanu to Kalihi
Oct 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Oct 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30; Nov 1
Group 5 – Suburban Oʻahu: Waipahu to Pearl City to Salt Lake
Oct 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Oct 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30; Nov 1
Group 6 – Central Oʻahu: Wahiawā to Mililani to ʻEwa Beach
Oct 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Oct 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30; Nov 1
Group 7 – U.S. Congress and Lieutenant Governor
Oct 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Oct 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30; Nov 1
Group 8 – Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Oct 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Oct 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30; Nov 1
Voter information
2026 Election Resources
Voter Service Centers
Voter Service Centers are open 10 business days preceding an election and provide accessible voting services, in-person voting, and same-day voter registration. These centers are established and operated by the County Elections Divisions.
View county election contacts
County of Hawaii
Jon Henricks |
County of Maui
Moana Lutey |
County of Kauai
Jade Fountain-Tanigawa |
City & County of Honolulu
Glen Takahashi |