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Events / Political / Hawaii 2026 state primary elections
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Hawaii 2026 state primary elections

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Sentiment
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Attention
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Articles
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The primary elections are unlikely to have significant direct market impact. However, the outcome could influence future state-level policy and federal representation, potentially affecting sectors such as tourism and defense in United States — Hawaii.

Government
Event Summary

United States — Hawaii's 2026 state primary elections are scheduled for Saturday, with nine candidates competing for the Democratic and Republican nominations to succeed Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, who faces bribery charges and is on unpaid leave. Governor Joshua Green seeks reelection against three Democratic challengers. In the 1st Congressional District, incumbent Ed Case faces a primary challenge from state Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, who criticizes Case for supporting the SAVE Act. The primary will also determine candidates for state Senate and House seats. About 179,000 ballots have already been cast by mail.

Key Actions
90 Sylvia Luke pleaded not guilty
70 Derek Kawakami led in fundraising
60 Jarrett Keohokalole criticized Case Ed Case
Entities Involved
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Sylvia Luke
Embattled lieutenant governor facing bribery charges; her scandal dominates the primary and she is on unpaid leave.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -60.0
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United States — Hawaii
State holding primary elections; political landscape affected by corruption scandal.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Joshua Green
Incumbent governor seeking reelection; his race is a key part of the primary.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Ed Case
Incumbent U.S. Representative facing primary challenge; his support for SAVE Act is a key issue.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Derek Kawakami
Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, leading in fundraising with union support.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Jarrett Keohokalole
State Senator challenging Case; criticizes Case's SAVE Act vote.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 10.0
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United States — Democratic Party (United States)
Party holding primaries for multiple offices; internal divisions highlighted.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Della Au Belatti
Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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John Choi
Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
govactor
United States — United States House of Representatives
Body where Ed Case serves; primary will determine nominee for 1st District.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States
Federal context; SAVE Act and congressional races are part of national politics.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Donald Trump
President whose SAVE Act is a point of contention in the primary.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Daniel Anthony
Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, top spender among Republicans.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Keith Regan
Acting lieutenant governor appointed by Green; not running for full term.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
polparty
United States — Republican Party (United States)
Party holding primaries for governor and lieutenant governor.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Relationships
Joshua Green related ↔ United States — Democratic Party (United States)
United States — Democratic Party (United States) related ↔ United States — United States House of Representatives
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