Who Is Running in Hawaii Congressional District 2nd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Jill Tokuda
(Incumbent)Economy
HighJill Tokuda supports job training and workforce pipeline development, advocating for universal access to free community college and specialized workforce training programs. She believes these initiatives are essential for nurturing new industries, creating good-paying jobs, and ensuring future opportunities in Hawai‘i. She also voted in favor of a bipartisan funding package for Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior, and Science agencies to deliver investments in research and jobs, and applauded the Supreme Court for stopping executive overreach on tariffs.
Immigration
HighJill Tokuda voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package that included the Department of Homeland Security and a separate bill funding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She cited concerns about DHS leadership failures, advocating for transparency, accountability, and humane treatment in immigration operations. Tokuda stated she would not support expanded ICE operations without these guarantees, emphasizing the importance of not losing humanity in border protection efforts.
Healthcare
HighJill Tokuda voted to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits for three years to prevent premium hikes and protect health coverage for Hawaii residents and rural Americans. She also voted against a budget bill that would cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits, stating such cuts would rip "lifesaving Medicaid coverage" from millions. Additionally, she works to improve healthcare access in underserved areas through the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, focusing on expanding rural hospital capacity and telehealth services.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Jill Tokuda |
|---|---|
| Economy | Jill Tokuda supports job training and workforce pipeline development, advocating for universal access to free community college and specialized workforce training programs. She believes these initiatives are essential for nurturing new industries, creating good-paying jobs, and ensuring future opportunities in Hawai‘i. She also voted in favor of a bipartisan funding package for Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior, and Science agencies to deliver investments in research and jobs, and applauded the Supreme Court for stopping executive overreach on tariffs. High |
| Immigration | Jill Tokuda voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package that included the Department of Homeland Security and a separate bill funding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She cited concerns about DHS leadership failures, advocating for transparency, accountability, and humane treatment in immigration operations. Tokuda stated she would not support expanded ICE operations without these guarantees, emphasizing the importance of not losing humanity in border protection efforts. High |
| Healthcare | Jill Tokuda voted to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits for three years to prevent premium hikes and protect health coverage for Hawaii residents and rural Americans. She also voted against a budget bill that would cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits, stating such cuts would rip "lifesaving Medicaid coverage" from millions. Additionally, she works to improve healthcare access in underserved areas through the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, focusing on expanding rural hospital capacity and telehealth services. High |
| Climate & Energy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Representative Jill Tokuda supports reproductive rights, vowing to prevent the reduction of freedoms for future generations regarding fundamental rights of self-determination. She opposes efforts to restrict women's healthcare, including limiting access to mifepristone. Tokuda has cosponsored The Women's Health Protection Act, which would codify abortion care rights, and the Right to Contraception Act, aiming to prevent restrictions on contraceptive access. High |
| Foreign Policy | Jill Tokuda supports strong national security and investments in military housing and healthcare for service members and their families. While she secured key provisions in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, she also voted against its final House passage due to the inclusion of divisive, partisan amendments. She introduced a bipartisan bill to reduce reliance on China for critical materials and opposes unauthorized military strikes. High |
| Education | Jill Tokuda voted in favor of a minibus package that allocated funding for the Department of Education. She prioritizes supporting universal access to free public education, spanning from early childhood to post-secondary workforce training. Tokuda views this as a valuable investment for Hawaiʻi's future, aiming to improve student achievement, create a level playing field, boost earned incomes, and provide long-term societal benefits. High |
| Gun Policy | Jill Tokuda supports strengthening gun reform legislation, advocating for safer communities. As a state senator, she supported banning bump fire stocks and multi-burst trigger activators, making their possession a Class C felony. She also supported mandating the immediate surrender of firearms from individuals disqualified due to mental illness, and she supports these initiatives at the federal level to ensure public safety and prevent gun violence. High |
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