Hawaii State Senate District 18

Current seat holder: Danielle Bass (D).

Danielle Bass

Danielle Bass (Democratic) is the incumbent member of the Hawaii State Senate representing District 18 (Honolulu County), appointed to fill the seat and running in the November 3, 2026 special general election. Danielle Bass earned a high school diploma from Mililani High School. She earned a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from the University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa. Her career experience includes working as a public administrator.

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“Aloha! I’m Danielle Marie Māliekekai Bass, born and raised in Mililani, proud to call Central Oʻahu home, and honored to represent you and our communities in the State Senate.” (Danielle Bass campaign website)
“My ʻohana’s roots in Mililani and Waipiʻo Gentry span four generations of public servants, veterans, first responders, educators, and community leaders who helped build, lead, serve, and shape Central Oʻahu over generations, and showed me that we have a responsibility to show up, serve others, and strengthen these communities we call home.” (Danielle Bass campaign website)
“As an experienced emergency manager and disaster responder, I’ve supported search-and-rescue missions, emergency operations, on-the-ground disaster response, and community recovery from hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and Kona lows. Community leadership and service means showing up, being prepared, and getting to work when our communities need us most.” (Danielle Bass campaign website)

Max Hanna

Max Hanna (Nonpartisan) Max Hanna earned a high school diploma from Kapolei High School. Hanna's career experience includes working as a driver.

“I'm running as an Idea's Candidate meaning i take the time to talk to people ask what their big issue is and how they think it should be fixed and if i agree I add it to my campaign because the job of a representative/senator is to pass laws that help the people as much as possible.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I hope to be remembered as someone who did his best to bring meaningful change that has improved the lives of the generation after me.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Yes we ought to find a solution that benefits the most people.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Kelly Puamailani Kitashima

Kelly Puamailani Kitashima (Republican) Kelly Puamailani Kitashima qualified with the Hawaii Office of Elections to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 18.

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“But it's getting harder to afford the place we call home.” (Kelly Puamailani Kitashima campaign website)
“For more than 24 years, I've worked in the private sector managing people, budgets, and businesses. I've learned that good leadership means listening, making responsible decisions, solving problems, and being accountable for results.” (Kelly Puamailani Kitashima campaign website)
“That's the experience and approach I want to bring to the State Capitol.” (Kelly Puamailani Kitashima campaign website)