Midterm Elections 2026

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2026 Mid-term elections present Kauaʻi with a unique opportunity to make unprecedented choices. 4 of the 7 Council seats are open to new council members and we will elect a new Mayor for the first time in 8 years.

KKCR is working with community organizations to bring candidate information to the voters of Kauaʻi so we can all make informed choices at the ballot box.

Mahalo nui to

the Kauaʻi Chamber of Commerce, Kapaʻa Business Association,

Mālama Kauaʻi, HAPA – Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action,

North Shore Give

and many more for hosting candidate events, asking the questions, and making the information available to us all.

Check back often for updates as new interviews get produced.

KauaiVotes.Org

KauaiVotes.org

Visit this site for an aggregated collection of candidate information in their own words.

KKCRʻs DJ Marshall, owner and operator of Fidelitas LLC, has compiled this comprehensive resource. In addition to all candidate websites and available contact information, you can listen to all the candidate interviews that have aired on KKCR and all of the candidate forums that we can attend. 

Check back often for more content!

Mahalo nui to Marshall for all the good work!

June 23, 2026 Mayoral Forum Hosted by North Shore Give

Mahalo to North Shore Give for hosting a Mayoral Forum on Tuesday, June 23 at the Princeville Community Center in which all six mayoral candidates were in attendance. An informed community does indeed make a stronger Kauaʻi.

 

Kauaʻi Mayoral Forum 6.23.26

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June 13, 2026 - Mālama Kauaʻi, HAPA and KKCR hosted a forum

On June 13, as part of their 20th anniversary celebration, Mālama Kauaʻi hosted local political forums in conjunction with HAPA and KKCR. All of the registered candidates were invited to attend. 17 Council candidates and 6 Mayoral candidates participated. Each candidate was given the same questions with one minute to answer them. Council was given 4 questions and Mayor 6. Listen here for the full and unedited forums. (Apologies for the distorted audio.)

 

Kauaʻi Council Candidate Forum 6.13.26

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Kauaʻi Mayoral Candidate Forum 6.13.26

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