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.

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