Welcome to HOKU PAC!
HOKU PAC is a non-partisan political action committee dedicated to:
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Supporting and promoting māhū and LGBTQIA+ candidates, as well as allied candidates, running for county and state offices in the state of Hawai‘i.
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Advocate for and support state constitutional amendments and public policies that advance equality, equity, justice, and civil rights.
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Advocate against state constitutional amendments and public policies that damage equality, justice, and civil rights.
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Engage and activate communities in political participation aligned with the values of Ha‘aheo (pride), ‘Ohana (family), Kaulike (justice), and Ui (activation).
HOKU PAC Launches to Elect Inclusive, Equality-Driven Leaders Across Hawaiʻi
On the third anniversary of the Respect for Marriage Act, December 13, 2025, community leaders announced the official launch of HOKU PAC, a new non-partisan political action committee dedicated to empowering māhū and LGBTQIA+ candidates—and their allies—seeking county and state office across Hawaiʻi.
Grounded in the values of Ha‘aheo (Pride), ‘Ohana (Family), Kaulike (Justice), and Ui (Activate), HOKU PAC enters Hawaiʻi’s civic landscape with a mission rooted in community leadership, equity, and the enduring spirit of aloha.
HOKU PAC works to elect leaders who advance equality, protect civil rights, and ensure all people—regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or background—can live with dignity, safety, and respect. The PAC will also support state laws and constitutional amendments that strengthen justice and civil rights, while opposing policies that undermine those hard-won protections.
“The elections of November and December 2025 made one thing clear: voters want leadership in democracy, decency, and inclusion,” said Michael Golojuch, Jr., President and Founder of HOKU PAC.
“Hawaiʻi has long led the nation by standing up for equity and aloha. Our communities deserve elected officials who reflect our values and will defend the civil rights of all our people, including our māhū and LGBTQIA+ ʻohana. HOKU PAC was created to help ensure that future.”
Through grassroots organizing, strategicadvocacy, and community activation, HOKU PAC seeks to strengthen democratic participation statewide by uplifting candidates, educating voters, and ensuring Hawaiʻi’s laws and policies reflect justice (kaulike) and thealoha spirit.
“This PAC fills a critical gap in Hawaiʻi politics,” said Kainoa Kaumeheiwa-Rego, Treasurer of HOKU PAC. “For too long, the voices and experiences of māhū and LGBTQIA+ people have been underrepresented in decision-making spaces. HOKU PAC is here to help change that. We are building a political home where our community’s values guide action, where our families are protected, and where equality is non-negotiable.”
HOKU PAC
Where Pride Becomes
Political Power
About HOKU PAC
HOKU PAC is a Hawai‘i-based, non-partisan standard noncandidate committee established to:
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Support and promote māhū and LGBTQIA+ candidates, as well as allied candidates, running for county and state office.
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Advocate for state constitutional amendments and public policies that advance equality, justice, and civil rights.
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Oppose amendments and policies that threaten those rights.
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Engage and activate communities through the values of Ha‘aheo, ‘Ohana, Kaulike, and Ui.
By inspiring hearts, minds, and collective action, HOKU PAC strives to build a future where every person in Hawai‘i can thrive with dignity, respect, and aloha.
How to support HOKU PAC
Our Vision Matters
Mission Statement
At HOKU PAC, we champion a future where Ha‘aheo (Pride), ‘Ohana (Family), Kaulike (Justice), and Ui (Activate) shine as our guiding stars in our communities. We are dedicated to empowering māhū and LGBTQIA+ candidates and their allies in county and state elections, ensuring that leadership reflects the rich diversity and values of Hawai‘i.
Through strategic advocacy and grassroots mobilization, we work to elect leaders who uplift equality, equity, protect civil rights, and foster inclusivity in governance. We also support state laws, and state constitutional amendments that advance justice and fairness for all, ensuring that the laws of Hawai‘i reflect the spirit of aloha and justice (kaulike).
By stirring hearts, minds, and actions, HOKU PAC strives to build a future where all people—regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or background—can thrive with dignity, respect, and aloha.
