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Politics in Hilo

Who represents Hilo

Hilo is represented in Congress by Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie K. Hirono and Representative Jill N. Tokuda. Josh Green is governor.

Brian SchatzMazie K. HironoJill N. Tokuda8 people represent Hilo →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
8
in Washington and Hawaii

What stands out about civic life in Hilo

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Hawaii

Who represents Hilo in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Hilo.

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Josh GreenGovernor of HawaiiDemocrat · Since 2022Website ↗808-586-0034
State Senate · District 1
Lorraine InouyeState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 2 Covers about 38% of Hilo
Sue Lee LoyState RepresentativeDemocratWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 3 Covers about 38% of Hilo
Chris ToddState RepresentativeDemocratWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 1 Covers about 24% of Hilo
Matthias KuschState RepresentativeDemocratWebsite ↗Email

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Elections · 2024 general election

How Hawaii County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Hawaii County. Hilo’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President82,823 votes
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat63.0%
Donald J TrumpRepublican34.7%
Others2.3%

Hawaii: Harris 60.6%, Trump 37.5%

U.S. Senate80,517 votes
Mazie K HironoDemocrat67.9%
Bob McDermottRepublican28.3%
Others3.8%

Hawaii: Hirono 64.6%, McDermott 31.9%

U.S. House · Hawaii's 2nd District250,156 votes
Jill N TokudaDemocrat66.5%
Steve BondRepublican30.2%
Others3.4%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Hawaii voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Hawaii
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Jill N. Tokuda)
  • GovernorNow Josh Green
  • State legislatureThe 4 seats that cover Hilo are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Hilo
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Hilo in Congress

Two senators for all of Hawaii, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Hawaii
Brian Schatz
Brian SchatzU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2012Website ↗202-224-3934
Mazie K. Hirono
Mazie K. HironoU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2013Website ↗202-224-6361
U.S. House · Hawaii's 2nd District
Jill N. Tokuda
Jill N. TokudaU.S. RepresentativeDemocrat · Since 2023Website ↗202-225-4906

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Hilo by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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