Disaster Loan And Overtourism: Maui County Council Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia District Candidate Q&As
The incumbent member is facing one challenger for a council seat.
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The incumbent member is facing one challenger for a council seat.
Two nonpartisan candidates are standing for the Maui County Council district of Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia, including the incumbent. The district takes in the largest town in Upcountry Maui and the island’s vibrant North Shore.
Both candidates filled out a survey from Civil Beat, outlining their views on food sustainability, Maui’s water supply and answered a question from a constituent.
Their responses are linked here in alphabetical order under their official ballot name, which you can also compare all in one spot on Civil Beat’s 2026 Hawaiʻi Primary Ballot.
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Matthew Leonard is a senior reporter for Civil Beat, focusing on data journalism. He has worked in media and cultural organizations in both hemispheres since 1988. Follow him on Twitter at @mleonardmedia or email mleonard@civilbeat.org.