Tax Burdens And Emergency Hubs: State House District 29 Candidate Q&As

Partisan contest lining up for the urban Honolulu seat. A former member who represented State House District 29 on Oʻahu is hoping to win back his old seat from the incumbent in a contest for the Honolulu suburbs of Kamehameha Heights, Kalihi Valley and Kalihi. Ikaika Hussey won the seat in 2024 after John Mizuno resigned to serve in a housing and homelessness coordinator role for Gov. Josh Green. That role was ended abruptly by the governor and now Mizuno is back on the ballot against Hussey in the Aug. 8 primary election to determine who will face Republican candidate Tess Abalos in November. All three of the registered candidates filled out a survey from Civil Beat, outlining their views on a range of issues facing the district, including answering one question submitted by a constituent via social media. Their responses are linked here in alphabetical order under their official ballot name, which you can also compare all in one spot on Civil Beat’s 2026 Hawaiʻi Primary Ballot. Sign up for our FREE morning newsletter and face each day more informed. If we don't do it, who will? Every election has the potential to shape the future of Hawaiʻi. Civil Beat provides the independent, in-depth reporting voters need to make informed decisions — not just campaign headlines, but rigorous reporting on candidates, policies and the issues that matter most. Your support ensures this essential public service remains free and accessible to every voter, helping strengthen our democracy and hold those seeking power accountable. About the Author - Matthew Leonard is a senior reporter for Civil Beat, focusing on data journalism. He has worked in media and cultural organizations in both hemispheres since 1988. Follow him on Twitter at @mleonardmedia or email mleonard@civilbeat.org.