2026 Hawaii gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

2026 Hawaii gubernatorial election

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Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent Governor Josh Green Democratic

The 2026 Hawaii gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Hawaii. Incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Green is eligible to seek re-election to a second term in office.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest

• Josh Green, incumbent governor (2022–present) ^[1]

Declined

• Mike Gabbard, state senator (2006–present) ^[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declined

• Mike Gabbard, state senator (2006–present) (Democratic) ^[1]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [2]	Solid D	January 23, 2025
Inside Elections [3]	Solid D	February 6, 2025

See also

• 2026 United States gubernatorial elections

References

1. "The Sunshine Blog: Mike Gabbard For Governor?". Honolulu Civil Beat . November 18, 2024. I'm deeply engaged in preparing for the 2025 session and I have no interest in running for governor in 2026 as a Republican or a Democrat.
2. "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
3. "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections . Retrieved February 7, 2025.