Ben Fatula
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Hawaii
HI-01 Democratic nominee?
$28.5K
NOV 3, 2027Primary Election
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$28.5KNOV 3, 2027Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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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Political 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.
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