POEPOE, Mahina
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: HD13 (Central Maui) Democratic incumbent; quality of life and environment per votemahina.com.
- Campaign site votemahina.com states: 'As your representative, I will continue to work hard to ensure that the quality of life for our residents and the health of the environment are brought to the forefront of decision making' — explicitly linking quality-of-life and environmental protection as her dual legislative priorities.
- Votemahina.com features the Hawaiian proverb 'Mōhala i ka wai ka maka o ka pua — Unfolded by the water are the faces of flowers. Flowers thrive where there is water, as thriving people are found where living conditions are good' — framing her policy vision around the connection between healthy environments and thriving communities.
- Official Capitol member page is at capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=284&year=2025; Poepoe has represented HD13 (central Maui area) as a Democrat and is running for re-election in the 2026 cycle per votemahina.com.
Editorial summary: HD13 (Central Maui) Democratic incumbent; quality of life and environment per votemahina.com.
Key issues: Environmental protection, Quality of life, Hawaiian cultural values, Community well-being
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03