Maui 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 Maui County ballots

• Maui County Council, East Maui Residency Seat
• Maui County Council, Kahului Residency Seat
• Maui County Council, Lanai Residency Seat
• Maui County Council, Makawao-Haiku-Paia Residency Seat
• Maui County Council, Molokai Residency Seat
• Maui County Council, South Maui Residency Seat
• Maui County Council, Upcountry Residency Seat
• Maui County Council, Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu Residency Seat
• Maui County Council, West Maui Residency Seat

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 34 of 68 precincts reporting: Richard T. Bissen Jr. 27,567 (56.3%), Yuki Lei Kashiwa Sugimura 21,409 (43.7%). From the official election results site (elections.hawaii.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for Maui County Mayor in 2026?

Richard T. Bissen Jr. and Yuki Lei Kashiwa Sugimura.

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 Maui 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.