GABBARD, Mike

Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment

Platform: Long-serving Democratic State Senator for Oʻahu District 21; has represented the district since 1999.

Hawaiʻi State Senator for District 21 (Pearl City, Waimalu, ʻAiea area on Oʻahu); has served in the Hawaiʻi Legislature since 1999 — first in the State House, then the Senate.
Originally associated with anti-GMO and pesticide-restriction advocacy; his voting record over time is documented at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature member page and Wikipedia.
Father of Tulsi Gabbard (former U.S. Representative and current U.S. Secretary of State); has been registered as a Democrat. Voting record and public positions are documented at the legislature member page.
Campaign website is mikegabbard.com.

Editorial summary: Mike Gabbard is one of the longest-serving members of the Hawaiʻi Legislature. His multi-decade voting record and political career are documented at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature member page and Wikipedia.

Key issues: Legislative record (see member page), Environmental policy (historical), Constituent services

Website: https://mikegabbard.com

Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03