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STATE SENATOR, DIST 19 VACANCY

RAHMAN, Inam Ikeda Perreira

Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment

Platform: Physician running as a Democrat for the Senate District 19 vacancy (Waipahu / ʻEwa Beach / Pearl City).

  • Filed as a Democrat for the STATE SENATOR, DIST 19 VACANCY race in 2026; campaign website friendsofdrinamrahmanmd.com identifies Dr. Rahman as a physician and longtime West Oʻahu resident whose campaign covers Waipahu, ʻEwa Beach, and Pearl City.
  • Campaign website states three platform priorities: lower housing costs ("Our families need real relief from inflation and high housing costs"), protect healthcare access ("As a doctor, patients come first. I'll protect vital services in our community"), and deliver practical community solutions to reduce the cost of living.
  • Medical background and West Oʻahu residency are cited at friendsofdrinamrahmanmd.com as the basis for his candidacy; specific policy proposals can be verified at that site and in any Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A coverage published after the April filing deadline.

Editorial summary: RAHMAN filed for the STATE SENATOR, DIST 19 VACANCY race with an active campaign website. Voters should visit https://friendsofdrinamrahmanmd.com and follow local candidate forums and Civil Beat Q&As for detailed and verifiable platform positions.

Key issues: Healthcare access & protection, Housing affordability, Cost of living, West Oʻahu community services

Website: https://friendsofdrinamrahmanmd.com

Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03

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