TARNAS, David A.
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: Incumbent State Representative for House District 8 (North & South Kohala), serving since 2018.
- Incumbent State Representative for House District 8 (North & South Kohala); represented this district since 2018 and moved to HD8 in 2022 following redistricting; official member page at capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=135&year=2025.
- Campaign website votetarnas.com lists five core priorities: Protect the Environment, Strengthen Public Education, Build a Sustainable Economy, Liberty and Justice for All, and Leadership with Ethics; chaired the House Judiciary Committee per campaign materials and news coverage.
- Endorsements listed at votetarnas.com include the Hawaiʻi Fire Fighters Association, Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, HGEA, ILWU Local 142, Hawaiʻi Realtors, and Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates; won re-election in November 2024 per Ballotpedia.
Editorial summary: TARNAS filed for the STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 8 race with an active campaign website. Voters should visit https://votetarnas.com and follow local candidate forums and Civil Beat Q&As for detailed and verifiable platform positions.
Key issues: Environmental protection, Public education, Sustainable economy, Judiciary & civil liberties
Website: https://votetarnas.com
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03