Replace Ed Case
in the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Primaries
Ed Case is a Democrat in name — but his votes tell a different story. The 2026 Hawaiʻi State Primary on August 8th is our chance to send someone to Washington who actually fights for Hawaiʻi.
Why this race matters
Ed Case has represented O'ahu in Congress since 2018. His district (Congressional District 1) is one of the most reliably Democratic districts in the country. This means that if Ed Case wins the primary elections, he’ll almost certainly win the elections.
But Ed Case has consistently failed to represent the values of his constituents: voting against the interests of working families, breaking with his party on key priorities, and taking positions more in line with his corporate donors than with the people of O'ahu.
There are strong candidates ready to challenge him. We are watching this race closely, and will be endorsing the candidate we believe can win and will actually fight for Hawaiʻi.
What you need to know about the 2026 elections
What Ed Case has done to Hawaiʻi
Ed Case has represented O’ahu in Congress since 2018. Here’s what he’s actually done — and who he’s really done it for.
Meet the challengers: Talk Story interviews
IHSN invited all 3 Democratic candidates for Congressional District 1 to a Talk Story interview. Two of them accepted.
Timeline for the 2026 elections
Phase 1 (now!): Raise awareness
Get the word out about why Ed Case needs to be replaced. And if you or others you know aren't registered to vote yet, NOW is the time to do so – click here to learn how!
Phase 2 (spring 2026): Endorse a candidate
We're working with both challengers and will let you know on this page (and through our newsletter) who we endorse to replace Ed Case.
Phase 3 (August 2026): Vote in the primaries
Once we're clear on which candidate deserves our endorsement, you can help us to get the vote out and make sure people show up for the primary elections.
Phase 4 (November 2026): General elections
Time to vote for the Democratic party in the general elections
Resources related to the Hawaiʻi State elections
How the 3 levels of government work in Hawaiʻi
Voting happens at three levels in Hawaiʻi: federal, state, and local (county). Each level handles different issues.
The difference between primary and general elections in Hawaiʻi
Most US elections follow a two-step process: a primary in the summer and a general election in November. Hawaiʻi follows the same system.
How to vote in Hawaiʻi
Voting in Hawaiʻi is straightforward, and happens entirely by mail – here’s how it works in 4 easy steps.
Register to vote in Hawaiʻi
You can’t vote without registering first. Thankfully, this is straightforward in Hawai’i.
Frequently asked questions
Isn't it too early to worry?
No. Consider Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who came to Congress by defeating a well-funded Democratic 20-year incumbent in 2018. Her primary campaign took 14 months of grassroots mobilization.
Public approval of the Democrats in Congress is at an all-time low. It's twice as bad as Donald Trump's.
This is our chance to replace the Capitulation Caucus with the Fight Club. We need to identify who is the better fighter.
Why does the primary matter if I can vote in November?
In a heavily Democratic state like Hawaiʻi, the Democratic primary is where the real decision gets made.
The general election in November almost always goes to the Democrat; the question is which Democrat. That decision happens in August, not November.
What if I don't live in that district, can I still help?
Absolutely. Anyone can volunteer, postcard, make calls, and help spread the word.
If you want to vote in the primary specifically, you'll need to be registered as a Democrat before the deadline.
Hawaiʻi has only two Representatives in the US Congress, Jill Tokuda and Ed Case, along with our two US Senators, Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono. We do not have the luxury of ignoring either US House districts. With such a small delegation, everyone in the state needs to take an active role in ensuring Hawai‘I has the representatives we deserve.
Ready to make a difference?
Hawaiʻi deserves representatives who actually fight for us. We need your help to make it happen.
Register below to join the 2026 Elections volunteers team
Be part of the effort: help us send postcards, post on social media, canvas, make phone calls, and more
There's a role for everyone. Complete the form and we'll get back to you!