BOURGOIN, Duke
Party: Democratic · Backing: Independent
Platform: Democratic gubernatorial candidate running on a 'Make Hawaiʻi Safe' public-safety platform.
- Hawaiʻi resident since 1977; holds a JD from the University of San Diego, an MBA from UCLA, and a bachelor's in accounting.
- Background as a business consultant and small-business owner with prior teaching, media, and legal experience.
- Filed as a Democrat for the 2026 Hawaiʻi gubernatorial primary; campaign tagline is 'Make Hawaiʻi Safe' with public safety as the organizing theme.
Editorial summary: Duke Bourgoin is a Democratic candidate in the 2026 gubernatorial primary. His campaign platform, documented at duke4gov.com, emphasizes public safety as the organizing theme alongside small-business advocacy.
Key issues: Public safety, Small business, Crime
Website: https://duke4gov.com
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03