DELA CRUZ, Donovan
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: Senate Majority Leader and long-serving Democratic State Senator for District 17 (Central Oʻahu); institutional leader on housing and economic development.
- Hawaiʻi State Senate Majority Leader; long-serving Democratic State Senator for District 17 (Pearl City, Aiea, and surrounding Central Oʻahu communities).
- As Senate Majority Leader, sets the legislative agenda for the Democratic majority caucus and plays a central role in state budget deliberations, housing policy, and economic development legislation.
- Known for advocating state investment in affordable housing production, workforce development, and Central Oʻahu infrastructure.
- Serves on the Senate Ways and Means Committee; his dual role as committee member and majority leader gives him significant influence over appropriations priorities.
- Campaign website is donovandelacruz.org; seeking re-election in 2026.
Editorial summary: Donovan Dela Cruz is the Senate Majority Leader — one of the most powerful institutional figures in the Hawaiʻi Legislature. His role in housing and economic development legislation is documented at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature member page and Ballotpedia.
Key issues: Housing production, Economic development, State budget, Workforce development
Website: https://donovandelacruz.org
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03