WAKAI, Glenn

Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment

Platform: Incumbent State Senator seeking re-election for Senate District 15 (Pearl City / Salt Lake / Aliamanu) in 2026.

Incumbent State Senator for District 15 (Pearl City, Salt Lake, Aliamanu, Moanalua, Camp Smith), serving continuously since 2010 and previously representing HD31 in the State House from 2002 to 2010.
Campaign website glennwakai.com frames his re-election around economic accountability: "The public demands accountability and innovative solutions, not tired excuses. Step One is to create a robust economy which will allow us to improve our education system, build better roads, care for the disadvantaged, ensure quality health care, and keep the public safe."
Officially listed on the 2026 Democratic primary ballot per the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections candidate filings; official State Senate member page at capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=217&year=2025.

Editorial summary: WAKAI filed for the STATE SENATOR, DIST 15 race with an active campaign website. Voters should visit https://glennwakai.com and follow local candidate forums and Civil Beat Q&As for detailed and verifiable platform positions.

Key issues: Economic development, Education funding, Healthcare, Infrastructure & roads

Website: https://glennwakai.com

Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03