Governor
August 8, 2026 · Hawaii · Statewide · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: High · 78 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 1,445,235 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 1,445,235) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 78.42, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
High representation + unknown decisiveness → High vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Governor is responsible for:
- Running the state government and its agencies
- Proposing the state budget
- Signing state bills into law, or vetoing them
- Appointing state officials and, in many states, judges
- Commanding the state National Guard during emergencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
BOURGOIN, Duke
Democratic · declared
Duke Bourgoin is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Hawaii whose campaign biography describes him as a longtime Hawaii resident, small-business owner, media producer, business consultant, tech worker, and teacher.
CORDERY, Gary
Republican · declared
Gary Cordery is a Republican candidate for Governor of Hawaii whose campaign identifies him as a community-first leader running on housing, cost-of-living, local-jobs, and integrity themes.
FUJIYAMA, Ken
Republican · declared
Ken Fujiyama is a Republican candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 state primary. The Hawaii Office of Elections candidate report lists the full name Kenneth Fujiyama, Hilo ZIP 96720, with a May 27, 2026 filing date.
GIUFFRE, John M. (Raghu)
Nonpartisan · declared
John M. (Raghu) Giuffre is a Nonpartisan candidate for Governor of Hawaii whose official candidate-report row lists RRRenai.com as his campaign website.
GREEN, Josh
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Josh Green is the incumbent Governor of Hawaii, a physician, and a former Hawaii lieutenant governor, state senator, and state representative.
Records: Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 1 for, Personal Income Tax Reduction 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for
HILL, Bu Laia
Nonpartisan · declared
Bu Laia Hill is a Nonpartisan candidate for Governor of Hawaii whose official candidate-report row lists bu4gov.com; the site identifies Bu Laia as a creator with an official website and shop.
LEWMAN, Clyde McClain (Mac)
Nonpartisan · declared
Clyde McClain "Mac" Lewman is a Nonpartisan candidate for Governor of Hawaii. His campaign site identifies him as a University of Oregon graduate, a wood-products business owner operating from Hawaii, a former Manoa Neighborhood Board member, and a longtime tai chi, chi kung, and yoga practitioner and teacher.
LUCAS-TADEO, George (Teva)
Democratic · declared
George Lucas-Tadeo, also listed on the ballot as George (Teva) Lucas-Tadeo, is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 state primary. The Hawaii Office of Elections candidate report lists the filed name George T. T. T. Lucas-Tadeo, Pahoa ZIP 96778, with a May 29, 2026 filing date.
SHIM, Lauren Kapoliahi'iaka
Democratic · declared
Lauren Kapoliahi'iaka Shim is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Hawaii. The Hawaii Office of Elections candidate report lists her campaign website as www.alohaai.io, which redirects to the Aloha AI site.
WILLIAMSON, Calvert A.
Nonpartisan · declared
Calvert A. Williamson is a Nonpartisan candidate for Governor of Hawaii in the 2026 state primary. The Hawaii Office of Elections candidate report lists Calvert A. Williamson, Honolulu ZIP 96814, with a June 2, 2026 filing date.
Election sources
Source: elections.hawaii.gov
Source: olvr.hawaii.gov
Source: elections.hawaii.gov