Result

State Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa (D-HI) secured another term representing Hawaii State House District 6 after winning the uncontested Aug. 8 Democratic primary. Because no other candidate qualified for the seat, Kahaloa was declared elected after the primary rather than appearing on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. ​

Candidates and platforms

Kahaloa's campaign website, Kahaloa For Kona, says she supports affordable housing and accessible health care. It also identifies educational and employment opportunities for families as priorities. On children and families, her website says child care and educational opportunities should be available. It also says health care should be accessible to families wherever they live and that safe, healthy homes should be attainable.

Her campaign also advocates stronger, healthier local food systems and composting. It calls for reconsidering zoning and land-use decisions, including encouraging walkable, transit-connected communities that could reduce housing costs and environmental impacts. Her environment page emphasizes protecting Hawaii's natural resources.

In a statement published with the Hawaii State Teachers Association's primary election recommendations, Kahaloa said she secured funding for Kona schools and the local hospital. She also highlighted funding for the Da Bux program, which helps Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables.

District and chamber

District 6 covers portions of North Kona and South Kona on Hawaii Island. Kahaloa holds the seat and has represented the district since 2022. Her reelection maintains Democratic control of the seat.

The Hawaii House of Representatives has 51 seats. Election results indicate Democrats won 44 seats, Republicans won five, and the Green Party won one, with one seat not accounted for in that reported tally. Democrats therefore retained their majority in the chamber.

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