Hawaii County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 8

Tarnas and Perreira are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Hawaii County election filings.

About this race

David A. Tarnas (Democratic), Monique Perreira (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 8; David A. Tarnas is the sitting member, per the Legislature's official members directory (capitol.hawaii.gov). Every candidate ran in the August 8 primary; the top finisher of each party advanced, per the Office of Elections' final primary results.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, David A. Tarnas, is on the ballot.

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David A. Tarnas

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Protect the environment
Strengthen public education
Build a sustainable economy

Biography

Tarnas has worked as an environmental planner for decades through a planning firm started with a spouse, managing development projects in environmentally sensitive areas, per the campaign site. The site says Tarnas served as State Representative for North Kona and South Kohala from 1994 to 1998, was elected in 2018 and re-elected in later cycles to House District 8, and chairs the House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, per the campaign site.

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Monique Perreira

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Names the cost of living her primary concern and supports removing or reducing the general excise tax on food, hygiene products and medical services, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
Wants to build more housing that local families can afford, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
Calls for more government accountability, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A

Biography

Monique Perreira is the Republican candidate for Hawaii House District 8 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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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii House District 8 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David A. Tarnas and Monique Perreira. Candidate information follows official Hawaii County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Hawaii House District 8 election in Hawaii?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Hawaii are on the Hawaii election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Hawaii County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Hawaii County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

David A. Tarnas, full profile Monique Perreira, full profile Official Hawaii election office