Hawaii State House District 45

Current seat holder: Chris Muraoka (R).

Kalehua Kaopua

Kalehua Kaopua (Democratic) Kalehua Kaopua qualified with the Hawaii Office of Elections to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 45.

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“Kalehua Kaopua is Kanaka ʻŌiwi, mother of four, running for House District 45 to create the WaiÊ»anae our keiki deserve. She was born in NāpoÊ»opoÊ»o, HawaiÊ»i Island, and grew up between there and WaiÊ»anae, raised by her grandmother and aunties when her mother couldn't. Her family was displaced from their home in the 1990s; she spent her teenage years homeless, faced incarceration, and dropped out in 9th grade with unrecognized ADHD and an addiction she'd later overcome.” (Kalehua Kaopua campaign website)
“Kanaka ʻŌiwi, mother of four, running for House District 45 to create the WaiÊ»anae our keiki deserve.” (Kalehua Kaopua campaign website)
“Today, six years sober and a mother of four, she is running for House District 45 because she has lived what too many of our families are still living through. She knows what it takes to heal — and she is done waiting for someone else to start.” (Kalehua Kaopua campaign website)

Chris Muraoka

Chris Muraoka (Republican) Chris Muraoka served in the U.S. Navy. He earned a high school diploma from Waianae High School. His career experience includes owning a small business.

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“Aloha, I'm Chris Muraoka, vour State Representative for House District 45, proudly serving Waianae and Makaha. Having grown up in Makaha, I understand the challenges our community faces. As a father of six, veteran, and local business owner. I remain committed to improving public safety, lowering the cost of living, expanding opportunities for local families, and delivering results that make our community stronger. I humbly ask for your continued support and vote this November.” (Chris Muraoka campaign website)