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I Nonpartisan · U.S. House 1, Hawaii · Nov 3, 2026

Nathan
M. Berning

Independent candidate for U.S. House, Hawaiʻi District 1, in the 2026 general election; former nonprofit co-founder

Researched checked 6 d ago
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3
positions
7
endorsements
0
righttokeep.org ↗(opens in a new tab)
Opponents Ed Case D+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Nathan M. Berning is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Hawaiʻi's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election. 15 He is classified as Nonpartisan in the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections candidate filing record, while his campaign describes him as an Independent. 75

According to his campaign website, Berning co-founded and helped lead a national nonprofit dedicated to assisting pregnant women in crisis, with responsibilities spanning fundraising, operations, communications, technology, and team leadership. The nonprofit's name, his formal title, and the dates of his tenure are not specified in the sources reviewed. 5

Berning has not previously held elected office, according to the campaign biography and Hawaiʻi candidate filing record. His campaign states he stepped away from nonprofit governance prior to his congressional run, but does not specify a date. 57 The race's incumbent is Representative Ed Case. 71

At a glance

Party
Nonpartisan
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Hawaii
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
righttokeep.org(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    news
    Third-party profile summarizes Berning's policy positions on economy, agriculture, and social issues

    A CivicAlign candidate profile (undated) summarizes Berning's stated positions as reducing federal barriers, improving access to capital, strengthening trades and technology, supporting local agriculture and tourism, and helping small businesses. It also notes opposition to abortion and an emphasis on practical support for women. No dated statement from Berning directly confirming these positions was verified.

    Hawaii 1st Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Aug 17
    filing
    Nathan M. Berning officially filed as a nonpartisan candidate for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District

    As of August 17, 2026, iVoterGuide's Hawaii general-election candidate list names Nathan M. Berning as a nonpartisan candidate who had officially filed for U.S. Representative, District 1, alongside Edward Case, Jordan Conley, and Adriel Lam. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

    HI voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$0
Spent
$0
Cash on hand
$0

Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6HI01386(opens in a new tab)

Sources 3

  1. [1] HI voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Hawaii 1st Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] BERNING FOR CONGRESS(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
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