Hawaii State House District 43

Current seat holder: Kanani Souza (R).

Sheila Medeiros

Sheila Medeiros (Republican) Sheila Medeiros served in the U.S. Army from 1986 to 2021. Medeiros served in the U.S. Army between 1986 and 2021. She earned a high school diploma from Mililani High School, an associate degree from Heald Business College in 1998, a bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist University in 2000, and a graduate degree from Central Michigan University in 2006. As of 2024 is retired.

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“I am committed to focusing on economic stability, affordable living costs, judicial reform, transparent governance, and developing options for energy, water, and food security. Once elected, I will carefully consider and adjust our priorities based on valuable input from community town halls, focus groups, and precinct meetings to ensure that our focus aligns with the needs of our constituents.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I don’t have a specific one in mind, but I draw valuable lessons and best practices from a variety of conservative sources.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I am fully committed to this race. My future political aspirations will be shaped by my family's priorities and divine guidance.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Kanani Souza

Kanani Souza (Republican) Kanani Souza graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 2003. Souza earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Southern California in 2007, an M.Ed. from Chaminade University of Honolulu in 2010, a J.D. from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2013, and an LL.M. from Lewis & Clark College in 2022. Her career experience includes working as a deputy prosecuting attorney with the County of Hawaii and a lecturer with the University of Hawaii at West Oahu. Souza has served on the advisory board of Caring for Hawai'i Neonates and the board of the ACLU of Hawaii.

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“People in my district usually vote for the person, not party,.” (Honolulu Civil Beat)
“I do not run as if only one slice of the district counts,.” (Honolulu Civil Beat)
“I live here. I serve here. I am asking every voter in the district to mark the race on Nov. 3.” (Honolulu Civil Beat)