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Kirstin Kahaloa
Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic Party) is a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 6. She assumed office on November 8, 2022. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Kahaloa (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives to represent District 6. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Kirstin Kahaloa graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 2001. Kahaloa earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and political science from the University of Evansville in 2005, a master's degree in public service administration from the University of Evansville in 2009, and a master's degree in management and leadership from Webster University in 2012. Her career experience includes working as the director of programs and partnerships with ʻIole Global Resiliency Hub, a portfolio manager with Kamehameha Schools, and a legislative aide to Hawaii State Senator Dru Kanuha. Kahaloa served as the board president of the Hawaii Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, a board member of Hawaii Island United Way, and a board member of Kanu Hawai'i.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Kahaloa was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Food Systems Committee, Vice Chair
- Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
- Finance Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent Kirstin Kahaloa defeated Sylvie Madison in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kirstin Kahaloa (D) | 61.5 | 6,221 |
 | Sylvie Madison (R)  | 38.5 | 3,891 | |
| Total votes: 10,112 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent Kirstin Kahaloa defeated John Betlach in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kirstin Kahaloa | 92.7 | 3,280 |
| John Betlach | 7.3 | 260 | ||
| Total votes: 3,540 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6
Sylvie Madison advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6 on August 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sylvie Madison | 100.0 | 1,068 |
| Total votes: 1,068 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kahaloa in this election.
2022
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6
Kirstin Kahaloa defeated Jonathan Kennealy in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kirstin Kahaloa (D) | 67.2 | 5,410 |
 | Jonathan Kennealy (R) | 32.8 | 2,644 | |
| Total votes: 8,054 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6
Kirstin Kahaloa defeated Ilya Barannikov and Lono Mack in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kirstin Kahaloa | 81.8 | 2,981 |
| Ilya Barannikov | 12.3 | 449 | ||
 | Lono Mack | 5.8 | 213 | |
| Total votes: 3,643 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6
Jonathan Kennealy advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 6 on August 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Kennealy | 100.0 | 1,196 |
| Total votes: 1,196 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 17 to May 3. |
2023
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In 2023, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 18 to May 4. |
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Hawaii House of Representatives District 6 |
Officeholder Hawaii House of Representatives District 6 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Nicole Lowen (D) |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 6 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
