Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii Senate District 17

See where Cruz stand on housing, schools and growth. Names follow official Honolulu County election filings.

About this race

Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii Senate District 17; Donovan Dela Cruz 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, Donovan Dela Cruz, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

This list comes from official election records but may be incomplete. It can miss, for example, late or petition candidates and some city, school and district races. Your official sample ballot is the final word.

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Donovan Dela Cruz

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Protect the 'aina and support local agriculture initiatives
Ensure affordable housing for local families
Strengthen education and workforce development programs

Biography

Donovan Dela Cruz chairs the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and previously served eight years on the Honolulu City Council, including three years as chair, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of Leilehua High School with a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon and a master's degree from Argosy University.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii Senate District 17 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Hawaii Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Donovan Dela Cruz. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and growth.

When is the Hawaii Senate District 17 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 Honolulu County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

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Donovan Dela Cruz, full profile Official Hawaii election office