KIM, Donna Mercado
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: Former Hawaiʻi Senate President; senior Democratic incumbent for Senate District 14.
- Hawaiʻi State Senator for District 14 (Halawa, ʻAiea, Salt Lake on Oʻahu); has served in the Hawaiʻi Legislature since 1994, in both the House and Senate.
- Served as Senate President from 2013 to 2016 — the first Korean American to hold that position in Hawaiʻi.
- Campaign website is donnakim.com; voting record reflects mainstream Democratic caucus priorities: education, healthcare, and constituent services.
Editorial summary: Donna Mercado Kim is one of the most senior members of the Hawaiʻi Senate. Her Senate President tenure (2013–2016) and long legislative record are documented at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature member page and Ballotpedia profile.
Key issues: Education, Healthcare, Senior services
Website: https://donnakim.com
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03