After research, membership input, interviews, and committee discussions about the candidates who applied for HSTA’s recommendation, the HSTA Board of Directors recommends these candidates for election. We believe they will be strong advocates for teachers, students, and public education.
General Election: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Don’t forget to vote! Same day voter registration available!
U.S. Senate: Mazie Hirono (D)
Hawaii Governor: David Ige (D)
Lieutenant Governor: Dr. Josh Green (D)
Hawaii State Senate
District |
Candidate |
District |
Candidate |
1 |
Kaiali`i Kahele (D) |
17 |
Clarence Nishihara (D) |
3 |
Dru Kanuha (D) |
18 |
Michelle Kidani (D) |
6 |
Roz Baker (D) |
19 |
Matt LoPresti (D) |
12 |
Sharon Moriwaki (D) |
21 |
Maile Shimabukuro (D) |
NOTE: Senate district seats not up for re-election this term: 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 22, 25.
Hawaii State House of Representatives
District |
Candidate |
District |
Candidate |
District |
Candidate |
2 |
Christopher L.T. Todd (D) |
20 |
Calvin Say (D) |
37 |
Ryan Yamane (D) |
3 |
Richard H.K. Onishi (D) |
22 |
Tom Brower (D) |
46 |
Dr. Amy Perruso (D) |
13 |
Lynn DeCoite (D) |
27 |
Takashi Ohno (D) |
50 |
Micah Kalama Pregitzer (D) |
17 |
Gene Ward (R) |
36 |
Marilyn Lee (D) |
51 |
Chris Lee (D) |
NOTE: The HSTA Board of Directors took “No Position” on House District 7.
Candidates in House Districts 10, 18, 40, and 47 did not ask for recommendations from HSTA.