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STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 26

ROSS, Ian M.A.

Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment

Platform: HD26 Democratic candidate; Makiki-born Neighborhood Board Chair with public health background per rossforhawaii.com.

  • Campaign site rossforhawaii.com describes Ian Ross as born and raised in Makiki (HD26), who later moved to Kauaʻi and returned to run for State House; his roots in Makiki give him firsthand understanding of the neighborhood's needs.
  • Rossforhawaii.com identifies Ross as a Neighborhood Board Chair with public health training and family caregiver experience — bringing civic leadership, health policy knowledge, and personal caregiving perspective to his HD26 platform.
  • No specific legislative policy positions were published on rossforhawaii.com as of May 2026 beyond the bio framework; voters should monitor rossforhawaii.com and civilbeat.org ahead of the August 8, 2026 primary.

Editorial summary: HD26 Democratic candidate; Makiki-born Neighborhood Board Chair with public health background per rossforhawaii.com. Per https://rossforhawaii.com.

Key issues: Public health, Neighborhood civic leadership, Family caregiver support, Makiki community

Website: https://rossforhawaii.com

Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03

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