SHIM, Lauren Kapoliahi'iaka
Party: Democratic · Backing: Independent
Platform: Democratic gubernatorial candidate and technology entrepreneur running on an AI-and-innovation platform; campaign site is alohaai.io.
- Filed as a Democratic candidate for GOVERNOR in 2026; campaign website is alohaai.io, which signals a technology and artificial-intelligence focused platform.
- Running in the Democratic gubernatorial primary against incumbent Gov. Josh Green and other challengers.
- Campaign positioning around innovation and AI-era governance is consistent with the alohaai.io branding; specific policy positions should be verified at the campaign site and in forthcoming Civil Beat Q&As ahead of the August 8, 2026 primary.
Editorial summary: Lauren Kapoliahi Iaka Shim is a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in 2026 whose campaign branding (alohaai.io) emphasizes technology and innovation. Voters should visit https://www.alohaai.io for detailed platform positions.
Key issues: Technology & AI policy, Innovation economy, Housing affordability, Cost of living, Education funding, Economic development
Website: https://www.alohaai.io
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03