Ben Fatula
HI-01 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleChef
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationHawaii
BackgroundChef
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Notable personal detailsBenjamin Fatula is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District (2026). He is a working chef and a U.S. Army veteran based in Kapolei, Oʻahu. He registered an authorized principal campaign committee with the FEC under the name “Ben Fatula for Congress.”
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted taxes to address affordability (e.g., an “empty dwelling” tax on long-term vacant homes) and backs expanded government programs such as universal healthcare; also calls for measures to curb corporate influence in politics.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare for all and calls to eliminate the private-insurance middleman in order to provide care to every American, indicating backing for single-payer / Medicare-for-All–style reform.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Ben Fatula for HI-01 Democratic nominee?
Blue Vote Guide
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Blue Vote Guide endorsed Ben Fatula as a Democratic Party candidate for U.S. House Hawaii District 1.
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