Endorsed 2026 Candidates

• A proven champion for LGBTQIA+ equality, defending gender-affirming care and advancing shield law protections.

• Fights for working families through paid family leave, universal childcare, affordable housing, and fair wages.

• Leads with courage and inclusion, standing up against anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and ensuring safe, affirming schools and communities.

• A trusted partner for our community, committed to advancing civil rights, cultural equity, and policies that protect every person’s dignity.

• A strong, consistent advocate for Māhū/LGBTQIA+ rights, and affirming LGBTQIA+ youth.

• A leading voice for renters, workers, fair wages, pay transparency, tenant protections, and a tax system that addresses economic inequality.

• Has actively sponsored and supported legislation advancing LGBTQIA+ protections, worker rights, gender-affirming care, and economic justice.

• Brings deep experience as a community organizer, educator, and policy researcher, while maintaining strong relationships with grassroots organizations and refusing corporate PAC and lobbyist contributions.

• Advocate for public education, working families, and economic fairness in Hawaiʻi.

• Strong supporter of LGBTQIA+ equality, civil rights, and inclusive communities.

• Proven leader who brings people together to fight for local families and community needs.

• Committed to building a more affordable and equitable Hawaiʻi for everyone.

• Demonstrated support for māhū and LGBTQIA+ equality, including explicit civil-rights protections.

• Supports stronger hate-crime reporting, and culturally competent services.

• Supports higher wages, worker protections, unions, affordable housing, tenant protections, and investments that help local families remain in their communities.

• Commits to regular community meetings and bringing community perspectives into his work in the State House.

• Consistent champion for LGBTQIA+ equality, civil rights, and social justice in Hawaiʻi.

• Strong advocate for public education, working families, and economic fairness.

• Courageous leader who stands up for marginalized and underserved communities.

• Dedicated public servant committed to equity, and community-driven leadership.

• A proven advocate for Hawaiʻi Island’s māhū and LGBTQIA+ community.

• A strong supporter of equality, anti-discrimination protections, with a clear commitment to advancing justice .

• A champion who actively shows up, listens, and works alongside community members.

• A community-focused leader committed to equity, accessibility, & authentic engagement.

• Championed anti-bias training, and a permanent City LGBTQIA+ Commission.

• Passed more legislation than any current member, delivering solutions on housing, public health, and small business.

• A longtime labor advocate who fights for good jobs, strong public services, and fair policies.

• Advances affordable housing, protects marginalized communities, and works to make City government more inclusive.

• Give LGBTQIA+ residents a formal voice in City government.
  The Commission would create a permanent mechanism for LGBTQIA+ residents and community organizations to bring their concerns and recommendations directly to the Mayor, City Council, and City agencies.

• Ensure LGBTQIA+ issues are considered across City government.
  Issues affecting LGBTQIA+ people can involve housing, homelessness, public safety, healthcare, transportation, employment, aging, youth services, and other City responsibilities. A dedicated commission can help ensure these issues aren't overlooked.

• Bring community expertise to policymaking.
  Commissioners with lived experience and subject-matter expertise can help City officials understand how proposed policies and programs may affect LGBTQIA+ residents.

• Create an independent advisory voice.
  The Commission would advise City leadership rather than replace elected officials. Its role would be to research, identify community needs, make recommendations, and provide another source of information for decision-makers.

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