Hawaii voters are heading to the polls to decide on key contests, including the race for governor and the battle to represent the state’s 1st Congressional District. Gov. Josh Green, who was first elected in 2022, is heavily favored to win the Democratic primary, where he faces three little-known competitors.

Governor’s Race

Green’s challengers include George ‘Teva’ Lucas-Tadeo, a Democratic socialist who has promised to open a government-run grocery store and legalize recreational marijuana. David ‘Duke’ Bourgoin is also mounting his second primary challenge against Green. Meanwhile, Lauren Kapoliahiʻiaka Shim is seeking the Democratic nomination as the CEO and founder of Aloha AI Incorporated.

On the Republican side, Gary Cordery and Ken Fujiyama are competing for the nomination. Cordery has campaigned on lowering Hawaii’s high cost of living, expanding housing, and cracking down on government waste and corruption. Fujiyama has proposed a plan to tackle the housing affordability crisis by developing residential lots and partnering with large landowners to spur growth.

Congressional District Race

Meanwhile, eyes are on the Democratic primary in the 1st Congressional District, where state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is challenging Rep. Ed Case. Keohokalole is running on a progressive platform that includes Medicare for All and opposition to ICE and President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Case, who is seeking a seventh term, argues that his seniority and position on the Appropriations Committee give Hawaii greater influence in Washington.

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