IWAMOTO, Kim Coco

Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment

Platform: State Representative for Oʻahu District 25 (Mānoa area); the first transgender elected official in Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi State Representative for District 25 (Manoa area of Honolulu); Democrat.
The first transgender elected official in Hawaiʻi and among the first in the United States.
Legislative record focuses on LGBTQ+ civil rights, affordable housing, environmental protection, and education equity.
Campaign website is kimcoco.com.

Editorial summary: Kim Coco Iwamoto is one of Hawaiʻi's most prominent legislators and a nationally recognized figure in LGBTQ+ rights advocacy. Her House voting record, documented on the Hawaiʻi State Legislature member page, reflects a focus on civil rights, affordable housing, and environmental protection.

Key issues: LGBTQ+ rights, Affordable housing, Environmental protection, Education equity

Website: https://www.kimcoco.com

Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03