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Kalehua Kaopua

Democratic · Hawaii · 2026

Running for Hawaii House District 45, Hawaii

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Create community land trusts and long-term ground leases to prevent family displacement
  • Support union jobs with prevailing wages and job training in construction and agriculture
  • Expand agricultural skills training in schools and mental health and special education resources
Biography

Kalehua Kaopua is Kanaka 'Oiwi and a mother of four, born in Napo'opo'o on Hawai'i Island, per her campaign site. She has spoken publicly about experiencing homelessness as a teenager and about overcoming addiction.

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Hawaii House District 45Hawaii · 2026Honolulu County sample ballot

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