Governor · Hawaii

Incumbent: Josh Green (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Josh Green

Democratic · Incumbent

Incumbent governor (2022–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page

Gary Cordery

Republican

Businessman and candidate for governor in 2022.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: civilbeat.org

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Where they stand: Green vs. Cordery

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Housing
GreenNo public position foundCordery

ADDRESS WORKFORCE HOUSING

Remove state-controlled barriers, improve state and county coordination, and establish measurable goals to increase appropriate workforce housing.
Original: garycorderyforgovernor.com/business-vision (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Jobs, wages & cost of living
GreenNo public position foundCordery

CUT THE RED TAPE

Make permitting faster and more predictable with clearer requirements, processing timelines, application tracking, and accountability for delays.
Original: garycorderyforgovernor.com/business-vision (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

LOWER THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS

Reduce unnecessary state fees and outdated regulations, improve approval processes, address infrastructure costs, and pursue GET relief on essential goods.
Original: garycorderyforgovernor.com/business-vision (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

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Elections, ethics & government
GreenNo public position foundCordery

OPEN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Give qualified local businesses a fair opportunity to compete for government contracts while increasing transparency around contracts, grants, emergency purchases, project costs, and timelines.
Original: garycorderyforgovernor.com/business-vision (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Other priorities
GreenNo public position foundCordery

SUPPORT LOCAL PRODUCTION

Strengthen agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and other local industries while improving supply chains and reducing barriers that prevent Hawaiʻi businesses from growing.
Original: garycorderyforgovernor.com/business-vision (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
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Official voting records

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No congressional voting record for: Gary Cordery, Josh Green. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.