UHPA Candidate Endorsements
The UHPA endorsement process begins with its Legislative Action Committee (LAC) members conducting a thorough screening that includes legislative reviews, election assessments, informal discussions and official candidate interviews. The LAC recommendations are presented to the UHPA Board of Directors for final endorsement approval. The LAC is made up of UH Faculty serving as a UHPA Board of Director.
UHPA is proud to support candidates who align with our mission for the achievement of excellence at the University of Hawai‘i in instruction, research, and service to the community. Please consider these candidates as you cast your ballot in the August 10, 2024 Primary Election
U.S. Congress
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Mazie Hirono
US Senate
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Jill Tokuda
Congressional District 2
State House of Representatives
![](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/scott.jpg)
Scott Saiki
Oahu - District 25
![](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/kapela2.jpg)
Jeanne Kapela
Hawaii - District 5
![](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/kristen.jpg)
Kirstin Kahaloa
Hawaii - District 6
![UHPA](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/user-1.png)
Kyle Yamashita
Maui - District 12
![](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/andrew__garrett-007-2-scaled-e1720826454828-912x1030.jpeg)
Andrew Garrett
Oahu - District 22
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Adrian Tam
Oahu - District 24
![UHPA](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/user-1.png)
Della Au Belatti
Oahu - District 26
![](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jenna.jpg)
Jenna Takanouchi
Oahu - District 27
![UHPA](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/user-1.png)
Darius Kila
Oahu - District 44
![](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Perruso-Campaign-Photo-scaled-e1720948139356-845x1030.jpeg)
Amy Perruso
Oahu - District 46
![](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lisa-Kitagawa-State-House-48.jpg)
Lisa Kitagawa
Oahu - District 48
![](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9845-1-scaled-e1721028904831-873x1030.jpeg)
Scot Matayoshi
Oahu - District 49
![](https://www.uhpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mikelee.jpg)
Mike Lee
Oahu - District 50
UHPA’s Political Endorsement Process
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