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Jill
N. Tokuda

Democratic U.S. Representative for Hawaiʻi's 2nd Congressional District, incumbent since January 2023, seeking reelection in 2026.

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Background

Jill N. Tokuda is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Hawaiʻi's 2nd Congressional District, having been first sworn in on January 3, 2023. She was born in Honolulu County and is a lifelong resident of Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi. She graduated from James B. Castle High School in Kāneʻohe and earned a B.A. in international relations, with a minor in Japanese studies, from George Washington University in 1997. 12/)3

Before her federal service, Tokuda served as a Hawaiʻi State senator representing Kāneʻohe and Kailua from approximately 2006–2018. Her earlier career included roles as Co-Director of CyberHawaii, External Affairs Director of the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, a consultant, nonprofit executive, business owner, and a staff member for then-Hawaiʻi Lieutenant Governor Mazie Hirono. 12/)4

Tokuda represents a district covering much of rural Oʻahu and the neighbor islands and is seeking reelection in November 2026 against challenger Awa. 423

At a glance

Party
Democratic Party · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Hawaii
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Hawaiʻi's 2nd Congressional District
Website
tokudaforhawaii.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Jill N. Tokuda voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
0.7%
with their party’s majority
98%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    news
    Tokuda opposes aid to Israel and calls for ending the Iran war to lower energy costs

    In a Hawaii News Now interview, Tokuda said she opposed U.S. aid to Israel, citing Israel's treatment of Palestinians, and argued that ending the Iran war was the best way to reduce energy costs.

    Awa seeks one term in Congress: ‘I don’t care’ about world policies · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    debate
    Tokuda and Awa face off at Civil Beat live-streamed CD2 forum

    Tokuda and Republican challenger Brenton Awa appeared together at a Civil Beat forum, reported as the only face-to-face forum Tokuda agreed to. They clashed over the Jones Act: Tokuda defended it on grounds of shipping reliability, food supply and maritime jobs, while Awa argued it should change to address affordability and suggested supporters may be influenced by maritime-union endorsements. Tokuda said she was proud to have those endorsements.

    Awa and Tokuda face off in online forum · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Tokuda calls for military to build more housing, including for civilians, on Oʻahu

    Tokuda said a study she demanded found the military accounts for 14% of the housing footprint on Oʻahu, and argued the military should build housing for civilians as well as service members.

    2nd District candidates agree: military should provide more ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 6
    news
    Tokuda declines further televised debates, cites storm recovery and voter outreach

    Tokuda's team told Hawaii News Now that she would not participate in further debates, citing a focus on recovery efforts after Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell and meeting voters in the district.

    Maui mayor, state Sen. Awa join Spotlight Now ahead of ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 6
    news
    Tokuda says Trump broke the law, supports potential impeachment

    In a Hawaii News Now interview, Tokuda argued that President Trump had broken the law and discussed the possibility of impeachment, splitting with Republican challenger Brenton Awa on the issue.

    Tokuda, Awa split on potential Trump impeachment in race for ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 4
    news
    Tokuda's voting record published in Hawaii Congressional Delegation recap for October 2

    Hawaii Free Press published a summary of how the Hawaii congressional delegation voted for the period around October 2, 2026, including Tokuda's votes.

    Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted October 2, 2026 · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 27
    endorsement
    The Steady State endorses Jill Tokuda for Hawaiʻi's 2nd Congressional District

    The national-security organization The Steady State, comprising more than 420 former national-security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law-enforcement and homeland-security officials, announced its endorsement of Tokuda.

    THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES JILL TOKUDA FOR HAWAII'S ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 27
    news
    Tokuda's voting record published in Hawaii Congressional Delegation recap for September 18

    Hawaii Free Press published a summary of how the Hawaii congressional delegation voted for the period around September 18, 2026, including Tokuda's votes.

    Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted September 18 ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 23
    news
    Tokuda urges Trump to preserve U.S. AI chip restrictions ahead of China talks

    Tokuda sent a letter urging President Trump to maintain U.S. AI chip export restrictions ahead of scheduled talks with China.

    Tokuda Urges Trump to Preserve U.S. AI Chip Restrictions ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 23
    endorsement
    Hawaii State Teachers Association releases 2026 general election recommendations

    The HSTA released its 2026 general election endorsements; Jill N. Tokuda (Democrat) is listed as a candidate for U.S. House District 2 on the November 3 ballot.

    HSTA releases 2026 general election recommendations · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 16
    news
    Rep. Tokuda leads Hawaiʻi delegation in letter to USPS on Lahaina mail delivery

    Representative Jill Tokuda led the Hawaiʻi congressional delegation in writing a letter to the U.S. Postal Service regarding mail delivery issues in Lahaina.

    Rep. Jill Tokuda Leads Hawaiʻi Delegation in USPS Letter ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • The Steady State organization
    The national-security organization announced its endorsement of Tokuda for Hawaiʻi's 2nd Congressional District. steadystate1.substack.com · Sep 27, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE announced its endorsement of Tokuda for reelection as the largest federal employee union endorsing Hawaii incumbents for reelection to Congress. afge.org · Jul 31, 2026
  • Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association (HGEA) union
    HGEA announced it was endorsing Tokuda for reelection to Hawaiʻi's 2nd Congressional District. hgea.org · Mar 2, 2026
  • Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association (HSTA) union
    HSTA announced its support for Tokuda's reelection; its later 2026 voter guide lists her as its recommended candidate for U.S. House District 2. hsta.org · Feb 2, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House HI-02 · DWon128,40762.2%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$821K
Spent
$734K
Cash on hand
$570K

As of Jul 19, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2HI02581(opens in a new tab)

Sources 19

  1. [1] Awa seeks one term in Congress: ‘I don’t care’ about world policies(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Awa and Tokuda face off in online forum(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] 2nd District candidates agree: military should provide more ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Maui mayor, state Sen. Awa join Spotlight Now ahead of ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Tokuda, Awa split on potential Trump impeachment in race for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted October 2, 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  7. [7] Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted September 18 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  8. [8] THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES JILL TOKUDA FOR HAWAII'S ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  9. [9] HSTA releases 2026 general election recommendations(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  10. [10] Tokuda Urges Trump to Preserve U.S. AI Chip Restrictions ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  11. [11] Rep. Jill Tokuda Leads Hawaiʻi Delegation in USPS Letter ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  12. [12] HSTA 2026 General Election Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  13. [13] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Hawaii Incumbents for Reelection to Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 31, 2026
  14. [14] Candidate Q&A: US House District 2 – Jill Tokuda(opens in a new tab) Jun 26, 2026
  15. [15] HGEA Endorses U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda for Re-election(opens in a new tab) Mar 2, 2026
  16. [16] Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bill to Empower Law Enforcement Efforts to Crack Down on Ghost Guns | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda(opens in a new tab) May 13, 2025
  17. [17] US Rep. Jill Tokuda: Hawai'i Must Ban Future Sale Of Assault Weapons | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda(opens in a new tab) Apr 28, 2025
  18. [18] Rep. Tokuda Reintroduces Bill to Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda(opens in a new tab) Mar 31, 2025
  19. [19] JILL ON THE ISSUES - Jill Tokuda(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2024
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