KAOPUA, Kalehua
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: Community candidate for State representative, dist 45.
- 'Protect Our ʻĀina' is the first platform plank at kalehuaforhawaii.com: 'The land is not a commodity. It is the foundation of our identity, culture, and future' — calling for local decision-making on local issues, protecting cultural and environmental sites, land access for local families, and stopping outside-investor displacement of longtime residents.
- 'Grow Local Opportunity' at kalehuaforhawaii.com commits to supporting Waiʻanae entrepreneurs with training and resources, creating storefront opportunities for local businesses, establishing community markets for local vendors, and directing investments to benefit coast families; campaign slogan: 'When Waiʻanae Rises, Hawaiʻi Rises.'
- 'Feed Community Through The Land' at kalehuaforhawaii.com addresses food security via community gardens, framing the loʻi as a model: 'When we care for the land, the land cares for us'; the platform criticizes temporary fixes and calls for 'heal[ing] the roots of the problems so our community can grow strong again.'
Editorial summary: No published campaign platform statements were identified for Kalehua Kaopua (HD45) as of the May 2026 review. Voters should monitor elections.hawaii.gov and civilbeat.org as the August 8, 2026 primary approaches.
Key issues: ʻĀina protection & land sovereignty, Local economic opportunity, Food sovereignty & community gardens, Stopping displacement
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03