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Hawaii · 2026 United States general election · November 3

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Josh Green Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic Governor of Hawaiʻi and physician seeking reelection in 2026 Full profile → Gary Cordery Republican Republican contractor Gary Cordery is challenging incumbent Gov. Josh Green in Hawaiʻi's 2026 gubernatorial race. Full profile →

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IssueJosh Green
Democratic
Gary Cordery
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports diversifying economy beyond tourism with workforce investment Proposes tax cuts and reduced government costs to lower cost of living
HousingSupports aggressive housing construction and deregulation Supports a Housing Master Plan for 15,000 fee-simple homes
Health careno sourced position Supports eliminating the general excise tax on medicine
ImmigrationHas signed immigrant-protection legislation no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports reproductive rights and Hawaii's existing legal protections no sourced position
Educationno sourced position Supports education reform with merit pay, proficiency-based graduation, and local control
Climate & energySupports 100% renewables with LNG as a temporary bridge fuel Skeptical of climate change framing; wants transparency on green fees
Crime & public safetyTreats gun violence as a public health and public safety priority Opposes eliminating cash bail; supports proactive emergency planning
Taxes & budgetDelivered middle-class tax cuts; proposed pausing further cuts 2027–2029 Supports tax cuts including eliminating GET on food and medicine
GunsSigned strict gun regulations; frames gun violence as a public health crisis no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports transparency, campaign finance reform, and ethics enforcement Supports ballot initiatives, referendums, and government transparency
Foreign policy & defenseNegotiates with U.S. military for land returns while protecting Hawaii's interests Emphasizes respectful federal relations; no specific foreign-policy stance

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