Ken Fujiyama
Hawaii Republican Governor nominee?
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AUG 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyRepublican
LocationHawaii
BackgroundEntrepreneur
Notable personal detailsKenneth Fujiyama is a Republican candidate for Governor of Hawaiʻi in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself as an entrepreneur, businessman, and real estate developer, and has been associated with Hawaii Outdoor Tours, Inc. as its CEO. His campaign platform emphasizes lowering the cost of living and expanding housing supply, including proposals for low-cost lots.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Ken Fujiyama emphasizes reducing government growth and spending, analyzing state budgets, and attracting private businesses to strengthen the economy. He says he would protect income tax cuts and revisit real estate tax codes, while also arguing for lower housing costs and more market-based solutions.
Healthcare
Ken Fujiyama says access to healthcare is essential and centers his approach on expanding Hawaiʻi’s healthcare workforce. He supports preparing more local students for medical careers, expanding training capacity, and using targeted tax incentives and competitive compensation to retain healthcare professionals in the state.
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Climate & Energy
Ken Fujiyama emphasizes expanding geothermal energy and says Hawaiʻi should not be locked into only one or two energy options. He also criticizes monopoly control over electricity and frames energy policy as a question of competition and cost, while expressing skepticism toward the politics of climate fees.
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