OWENS, Markus
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: Sports broadcaster, realtor, and ʻEwa Beach community member running for Senate District 20 as a Democrat.
- Filed for the STATE SENATOR, DIST 20 race in 2026; campaign website votemarkusowens.com describes Owens as a former University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow baseball player, longtime Hawaiʻi sports broadcaster and PR professional, Coldwell Banker realtor, and ʻEwa Beach resident.
- Campaign website votemarkusowens.com lists community safety as his top priority, citing a rise in homicides in West Oʻahu; he pledges to fight for full staffing of HPD District 8 and to support community policing to keep families safe.
- Housing affordability and delivering tangible results for ʻEwa Beach families are stated goals at votemarkusowens.com; voters can also consult the Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A archive for any post-filing coverage.
Editorial summary: OWENS filed for the STATE SENATOR, DIST 20 race with an active campaign website. Voters should visit https://www.votemarkusowens.com and follow local candidate forums and Civil Beat Q&As for detailed and verifiable platform positions.
Key issues: Community safety & public safety, Housing affordability, Infrastructure investment, West Oʻahu economic opportunity
Website: https://www.votemarkusowens.com
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03