PULETASI, Sam
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: Democratic candidate for Hawaiʻi Lieutenant Governor; no campaign website on file as of June 2026.
- Filed as a Democratic candidate for LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR in 2026; no campaign website was listed in the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections filing database as of June 2026.
- Running in the Democratic LG primary alongside Kauaʻi-based Derek Kawakami and other candidates.
- Voters seeking more detail on this candidate's positions should attend candidate forums and follow Civil Beat, Hawaiʻi News Now, and Hawaiʻi Public Radio as the August 8, 2026 primary approaches.
Editorial summary: Sam Puletasi is a Democratic candidate for Hawaiʻi Lieutenant Governor in 2026. With no website on file, voters should monitor local news for any published platform statements.
Key issues: State administration, Emergency management, Economic development, Housing affordability
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03