Hawaii State House District 12

Current seat holder: Kyle Yamashita (D).

Dan Johnson

Dan Johnson (Republican) is a candidate for the Hawaii House of Representatives in District 12 (Maui County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Dan Johnson was born in Wailuku, Hawaii . He earned an associate degree from the University of Hawaii, Maui, in 2011 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii, Manoa, in 2014. His career experience includes working as a project manager.

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“Our state has the most executive power of any other state in the nation. We need to provide more checks and balances in our government to ensure transparency and accountability. I will support legislation to allow all Hawaii voters to select their Sheriffs, Attorney General, and School Boards. These positions are inherently compromised if they are being appointed by the Governor, and not the people to whom they should be accountable.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“My name is Dan Johnson, and I’m running for state representative because I love Maui. I was born and raised here, my friends and family are here, and there is no other place in the world that I have called home. I’m a father of two young children, married to my high school sweetheart. I have worked in the construction industry as a carpenter and then as a project manager after graduating with a degree from UH Manoa.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I want to prioritize reducing the cost of living through state tax adjustments, supporting local small businesses, and incentivizing homeownership.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Kyle Yamashita

Kyle Yamashita (Democratic) is the incumbent member of the Hawaii House of Representatives representing District 12 (Maui County), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Kyle Yamashita was born in Pukalani, HI. He attended Leeward Community College. Yamashita's career experience includes owning and operating a small business. He has been a member of the Parent Teacher Student Association at King Kekaulike High School and a scoutmaster for Pukalani Troop 75. He was elected to the Hawaii State House of Representatives in 2007. In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yamashita served on these committees:

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