The 2026 Hawaii gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Hawaii. Democratic incumbent Josh Green is seeking a second term. He is being challenged by Republican businessman Gary Cordery.
Primary elections took place on August 8, 2026. Green secured the Democratic nomination with 88.5% of the vote against three other candidates. Cordery defeated Ken Fujiyama in the Republican primary with 75.9% of the vote.
Republicans have not won a gubernatorial election in Hawaii since 2006.
Democratic primary Governor Candidates Nominee Josh Green, incumbent governor (2022–present) Eliminated in primary Duke Bourgoin George (Teva) Lucas-Tadeo Lauren Kapoliahi'iaka Shim Declined Mike Gabbard, state senator from SD-21 (2006–present)
Results
Lieutenant governor Candidates Nominee Derek Kawakami, mayor of Kauai (2018–present)
Eliminated in primary Della Au Belatti, state representative from HD-26 (2006–present) John Choi, civil trial attorney Ku L. (Bobby) Cuadra Sam Puletasi
Withdrawn Sylvia Luke, incumbent lieutenant governor (2022–present)
Declined Kai Kahele, chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees (2024–present)
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary Governor Candidates Nominee Gary Cordery, businessman and candidate for governor in 2022
Eliminated in primary Ken Fujiyama Withdrawn Bu Laia Hill
Declined Mike Gabbard, state senator from SD-21 (2006–present) (Democratic)
Results
Lieutenant governor Candidates Nominee Daniel Anthony Eliminated in primary Hopelin (Hope) Cresencia Margaret Rose Mejia Robert E. Peters Withdrawn Ku-Lono Cuadra
Results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs ofThe Cook Political ReportSeptember 11, 2025Decision Desk HQSeptember 23, 2026Fox NewsJuly 23, 2026Inside ElectionsAugust 28, 2025RealClearPoliticsJune 5, 2026Sabato's Crystal BallSeptember 4, 2025Silver Bulletin August 25, 2026
See also 2026 United States elections 2026 Hawaii elections
References
External links Official gubernatorial campaign websites Josh Green (D) Gary Cordery (R) Bu La'ia Hill (I) Official lieutenant gubernatorial campaign websites Derek Kawakami (D) Daniel Anthony (R)