KAHALOA, Kirstin

Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment

Platform: HD6 (Kona) Democratic incumbent; 'Experienced. Committed. Effective.' per kahaloaforkona.com.

Incumbent State Representative for HD6 (Kailua-Kona to Hōnaunau, West Hawaiʻi Island), first elected in 2022; running for re-election per her campaign site kahaloaforkona.com, which bills her as 'Experienced. Committed. Effective.'
Kahaloaforkona.com states: 'the combination of her experience and commitment makes her the most qualified person to keep representing West Hawaiʻi's District 6 in the State House' — centering her incumbent record and community dedication as her re-election case.
Official Capitol member page is accessible at capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/legislators.aspx; Kahaloa has represented the Kona coast (HD6) and is running in the 2026 election cycle per the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections at elections.hawaii.gov.

Editorial summary: HD6 (Kona) Democratic incumbent; 'Experienced. Committed. Effective.' per kahaloaforkona.com. Per https://kahaloaforkona.com.

Key issues: West Hawaiʻi community, Kona coast quality of life, Incumbent re-election, Legislative experience

Website: https://kahaloaforkona.com

Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03