See where Quinlan and Talaeai stand on roads, jobs and agriculture. Names follow official Honolulu County election filings.
Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Mark Talaeai (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii House District 47; Sean Quinlan 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.
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Sean Quinlan is the Democratic candidate for Hawaii House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Hawaii Office of Elections' August 8, 2026 primary results. Sean Quinlan is the sitting member for the district, per the Legislature's official members directory (capitol.hawaii.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
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Mark Talaeai is running for Hawaii House District 47. He grew up in Whitmore Village near Wahiawa and is a graduate of Leilehua High School and Honolulu Community College, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Hawaii House District 47 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sean Quinlan and Mark Talaeai. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on roads, jobs and agriculture.
When is the Hawaii House District 47 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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