In a hurry?  Announcement posted 6am Thursday Oct 2, 2025 on Oahu Dems FB page.

Oʻahu Democrats looking for candidates to fill Senate seat

HPR Oct 6, 2025:  … The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Oʻahu County Committee is looking for candidates in the Pearl City-Waipahu area to fill the soon-to-be vacant state senate District 19 seat.

Sen. Henry Aquino announced he would be retiring from the Legislature at the end of November.

To fill the vacancy, the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi will choose three residents who live in the district to be considered and submit those names to Gov. Josh Green….

… Those interested will have to submit a Statement of Candidacy Form, which they can request by email. It must be turned in by Oct. 8 to be considered.

Green must make his decision by Jan. 29, 2026. Opening day of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature's 2026 session is Jan. 21 — the third Wednesday of January ….

read … Oʻahu Democrats looking for candidates to fill Senate seat | Hawai'i Public Radio

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