The Ballot Brief
Hawaii County, Hawaii

Hawaii County Council District 2

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Decided at the 2026 primary — Jennifer Kagiwada won the seat

Decided at the August 8, 2026 primary under the county charter's outright-majority rule, per the Hawaii Office of Elections' official results: Jennifer Kagiwada won outright (2,975 votes, 50.6%) and this race will not appear on the November 3 ballot, per Civil Beat and Big Island Now.

Winner

Jennifer Kagiwada

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Re-elected outright with just over 50% against four challengers. Incumbent District 2 councilmember representing North Hilo and downtown Hilo, per Big Island Now and Civil Beat; the county clerk confirmed the margin did not trigger a recount.

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Candidate roster from official Hawaii County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-08-13. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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