WATARU, James (Jamie)
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: HD18 Democratic candidate; lifelong Hawaiʻi Kai resident and foster parent per wataruforhawaiikai.com.
- Campaign site wataruforhawaiikai.com describes Jamie Wataru as a lifelong Hawai'i Kai resident since age 8, a Kaiser High School graduate: 'For me, service is a way of life deeply rooted in the community I am proud to call home.'
- Wataruforhawaiikai.com highlights Wataru and his wife Regina as foster parents for medically complex infants — 'perhaps the most meaningful chapter of our lives' — direct community service experience that informs his approach to family support policy for HD18.
- Wataruforhawaiikai.com states Wataru has been married 34 years, is the father of five sons, and attended Hahaione, Koko Head, and Niu Valley schools before Kaiser High School — deep East O'ahu roots anchoring his candidacy for HD18.
Editorial summary: HD18 Democratic candidate; lifelong Hawaiʻi Kai resident and foster parent per wataruforhawaiikai.com. Per https://Wataruforhawaiikai.com.
Key issues: Hawaiʻi Kai community, Foster care & family support, Service & community leadership, East Oʻahu roots
Website: https://Wataruforhawaiikai.com
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03