Support These Union-Friendly Candidates
HGEA has a rigorous endorsement process. It begins with island division Political Action Committee members conducting a screening process that includes questionnaires, informal talks and official candidate interviews. The island division PAC recommendations go to the state PAC and then the Board of Directors for final endorsement approval.
This list is comprised of candidates who share our union’s values. Electing labor-friendly lawmakers means better laws and quality of life for Hawaii’s working families, so please consider voting for these candidates.
Endorsements for the 2026 Primary Elections will be released soon.
HGEA is endorsing Dr. Kimo Alameda for Hawaii County mayor this general election. Dr. Alameda is quite familiar with county government, having served in the administrations of Mayors Billy Kenoi and Harry Kim. He is a community health advocate who led the Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force to address a serious community health crisis. He’s facing a tough race against incumbent opponent Mitch Roth whose administration has led to an uptick in routine contract violations and made the county workforce feel demoralized.