PHOMSOUVANH, Andrew
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: HD21 Democratic candidate; son of Laos immigrants, Pālolo Valley lifelong resident per apforhawaii.com.
- Campaign site apforhawaii.com describes Andrew Phomsouvanh as 'born and raised on Oʻahu, [who] has lived in Pālolo since childhood,' the son of Laotian immigrants, running because 'our community deserves representation from someone who understands real struggles and everyday challenges.'
- Apforhawaii.com notes Phomsouvanh attended St. Patrick School in Kaimukī from kindergarten through eighth grade; his candidacy for HD21 is rooted in lifelong ties to the Pālolo Valley community and the immigrant working-class experience he describes on the site.
- No specific legislative policy positions were published on apforhawaii.com as of May 2026; the site presents a values-and-biography framework; voters should monitor apforhawaii.com and civilbeat.org for platform details ahead of the August 8, 2026 primary.
Editorial summary: HD21 Democratic candidate; son of Laos immigrants, Pālolo Valley lifelong resident per apforhawaii.com. Per https://www.apforhawaii.com.
Key issues: Community representation, Immigrant families, Pālolo Valley, Working-class advocacy
Website: https://www.apforhawaii.com
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03