2026 Hawaii gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

2026 Hawaii gubernatorial election

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| Incumbent Governor

Josh Green
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The 2026 Hawaii gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Hawaii. Incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Green is eligible to seek re-election to a second term in office.

## Democratic primary

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### Candidates

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#### Publicly expressed interest

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* Josh Green, incumbent governor (2022–present)[1]

#### Declined

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* Mike Gabbard, state senator (2006–present) and father of former U.S. Representative and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard [1]

## Republican primary

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### Candidates

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#### Declined

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* Mike Gabbard, state senator (2006–present) and father of former U.S. Representative and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)[1]

## General election

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### Predictions

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Source  | Ranking  | As of

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The Cook Political Report[2] | Solid D  | January 23, 2025
Inside Elections[3] | Solid D  | February 6, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] | Solid D  | May 1, 2025

## See also

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* 2026 United States gubernatorial elections

## References

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1. ^ a b c "The Sunshine Blog: Mike Gabbard For Governor?". Honolulu Civil Beat. November 18, 2024. "I'm deeply engaged in preparing for the 2025 session and I have no interest in running for governor in 2026 as a Republican or a Democrat."
2. ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
3. ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
4. ^ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 1, 2025.

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