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Ronald D. Kouchi

Ronald D. Kouchi

Democratic · Hawaii · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Hawaii Senate District 8, Hawaii

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Affordable housing for local families
  • Universal pre-school and expanded trade school opportunities
  • Infrastructure funding for roads, bridges, public health and education
Biography

Ronald D. Kouchi is the State Senator for Hawaii Senate District 8, serving Kauaʻi and Niʻihau since 2010 and serving as Senate President since 2015, per his campaign site. He previously served 22 years on the Kauaʻi County Council, including 12 years as council chair, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of Waimea High School and attended Drake University, per his campaign site.

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Hawaii Senate District 8Hawaii · 2026Kauai County sample ballot

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