Primary Elections
Hawaii Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Hawaii ahead of the 2026 general election.
August 8, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
June 2026
Filing Deadline
Low — Safely Democratic
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Brian Schatz (D) not up until 2028 |
| Governor | Josh Green (D) up 2026 |
| U.S. House | HI-1 and HI-2 safely Democratic |
2026 Primary Overview
Hawaii is safely Democratic. Governor Green is up for re-election and expected to win. Primary competition is primarily within the Democratic party.