AKAKA, Kalei
Party: Nonpartisan · Backing: Independent
Platform: Candidate for OHA Oaʻhu Resident Trustee; name carries legacy of the late U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka.
- Filed for the OHA OAHU RESIDENT TRUSTEE race in 2026; campaign website is ShakaVoteAkaka.com.
- Voters should visit https://ShakaVoteAkaka.com for the candidate's platform positions and policy priorities ahead of the August 8, 2026 primary.
- The OHA Oahu Resident Trustee specifically represents Native Hawaiians living on Oʻahu; Oʻahu has the largest concentration of Native Hawaiians in the state.
Editorial summary: AKAKA filed for the OHA OAHU RESIDENT TRUSTEE race with an active campaign website. Voters should visit https://ShakaVoteAkaka.com and follow local candidate forums and Civil Beat Q&As for detailed and verifiable platform positions.
Key issues: Native Hawaiian sovereignty, OHA governance, Cultural education, Land rights
Website: https://ShakaVoteAkaka.com
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03