Kauai County Mayor

What this office does

The county's elected chief executive. Runs county government day to day, proposes the budget, and can veto the commission's decisions.

Candidates

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

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Also on Kauai County ballots

• Kauai County Council

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Quick answers

Who is running for Kauai County Mayor in 2026?

Bernard Carvalho Jr. and Mel Rapozo.

What does this office do?

The county's elected chief executive. Runs county government day to day, proposes the budget, and can veto the commission's decisions.

Who should I vote for in the Kauai County Mayor race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.