Honolulu Councilmember, Dist VIII
August 8, 2026 · Honolulu County, Hawaii · County · special
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: Low · 0 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 1,001,146 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(1,001,146 ÷ 1,001,146) ÷ ln(1,001,146 ÷ 67) = 0, comparing counties in HI (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Low representation + an uncontested race → Very low vote impact.
County Supervisor is responsible for:
- Serving on the county's governing board
- Passing the county budget and local rules
- Overseeing county services such as roads, health programs, and elections
- Deciding land use in areas outside city limits
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Val Aquino Okimoto
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
Val Aquino Okimoto is the incumbent candidate for the Honolulu City Council in District VIII (ʻAiea, Pearl City, Mililani, and central Oʻahu), running unopposed.
Election sources
Source: elections.hawaii.gov
Source: elections.hawaii.gov
Source: elections.hawaii.gov