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Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii House District 26

Ross and Silva are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Honolulu County election filings.

About this race

Ian M.A. Ross (Democratic), Tony Silva (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 26. Not on the November ballot: Della Au Belatti, the sitting member for the district per the same directory. 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.

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Ian M.A. Ross

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Increasing routine clearing of Makiki Stream and other waterways to reduce flooding risk, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
  • Protecting trees and preventing erosion on Tantalus, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
  • Helping condominiums and single-family homes access below-market-rate loans for flood mitigation and hurricane protection, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
Biography

Ross is the Public Affairs Director at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, per the campaign site. The site says Ross previously served as Policy Manager at the Alzheimer's Association, worked in the State Legislature on health and housing policy, and graduated with honors from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a degree in economics, per the campaign site.

Tony Silva

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Making District 26 more affordable, safe and connected, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
Biography

Tony Silva is the Republican candidate for Hawaii House District 26 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 26 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii House District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ian M.A. Ross and Tony Silva. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Hawaii House District 26 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.

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