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Daynette (Dee) Morikawa

Democratic · Hawaii · 2026

Running for Hawaii House District 17, Hawaii

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Wants to continue legislation addressing the high cost of living, including income tax relief and affordable housing for healthcare workers and educators, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
  • Calls deferred maintenance funding for public school facilities a top yearly priority, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
  • Supports expanding local agriculture and promoting local brands to reduce reliance on tourism, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
Biography

Daynette (Dee) Morikawa is the Democratic candidate for Hawaii House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Hawaii Office of Elections' August 8, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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