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Honolulu County, Hawaii

Hawaii Senate District 9

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

About this race

Stanley Chang (Democratic), David A. Croswell (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Hawaii Senate District 9; Stanley Chang 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.

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Stanley Chang

Stanley Chang

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Advance revenue-neutral, income-blind housing solutions, including expanding the ALOHA Homes program and perpetually affordable housing funding, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
  • Support mobile phone-based disaster alert systems and infrastructure investment for climate resilience, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
  • Establish a sovereign wealth fund to invest state revenues in childcare, education, and housing affordability, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
Biography

Stanley Chang is the Democratic candidate for Hawaii Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Hawaii Office of Elections' August 8, 2026 primary results. Stanley Chang is the sitting member for the district, per the Legislature's official members directory (capitol.hawaii.gov). He has lived in the district his entire life; his parents immigrated from China and his father was a University of Hawaii professor. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

David A. Croswell

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Reduce the cost of living by cutting wasteful spending and pursuing targeted tax relief on essential items
  • Require fiscal notes on legislation and stronger government transparency and oversight
  • Support constitutional protections and policies aimed at safer neighborhoods and stronger schools
Biography

David A. Croswell describes himself as a husband, father of three, and small business owner who has not previously held elected office, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hawaii Senate District 9 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Hawaii Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stanley Chang and David A. Croswell. Candidate information follows official Honolulu County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Hawaii Senate District 9 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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Stanley Chang, full profileDavid A. Croswell, full profileOfficial Hawaii election office