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Richard T. Bissen, Jr.
Nonpartisan · Hawaii · 2026 · IncumbentIncumbent Maui County mayor, formerly a prosecutor and judge, per his Civil Beat candidate Q&A; he won every district in the primary, including West Maui, where Lahaina wildfire recovery has been the biggest test of his first term, per Maui Now.
Priorities
- Maintain housing momentum after increasing affordable housing production, per his Civil Beat Q&A
- Raise public stewardship of West Maui drinking water through acquisitions, per his Civil Beat Q&A
- Recovery and readiness, including a new Emergency Operations Center, per his campaign site
On the ballot
Maui County Mayor · Hawaii · 2026
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