RAWLINS-FERNANDEZ, Keani

Party: Nonpartisan · Backing: Grassroots

Platform: Molokaʻi Council member seeking the Molokaʻi Maui County Council seat; campaign site is votekeani.com.

Filed as a nonpartisan candidate for MAUI COUNCILMEMBER (MOLOKAI) in 2026; campaign website is votekeani.com.
Molokaʻi is a unique council district — the island is predominantly Native Hawaiian in population and has one of the most active communities opposing outside development, tourism resort projects, and industrialization.
The Molokaʻi council seat is a culturally significant position that requires engagement with island sovereignty, water rights, and the community's strong preference for self-determined, low-density development.
Voters should visit https://votekeani.com to review the candidate's specific positions and platform priorities before the August 8, 2026 primary.

Editorial summary: Keani Rawlins-Fernandez holds or has held a Maui County Council seat representing Molokaʻi and is seeking to continue that representation in 2026. Her campaign site at votekeani.com is the primary source for her platform; Molokaʻi-specific issues of sovereignty, water rights, and community-controlled development are central to the district's concerns.

Key issues: Molokaʻi community sovereignty, Water rights, Native Hawaiian land, Anti-resort development

Website: https://votekeani.com

Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03