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Richard T. Bissen Jr.
Lifelong Maui Nui resident (Pāʻia, Piʻihana, Keʻanae, Kahakuloa)
- Housing for kamaʻāina
- Water as public trust
- Wildfire recovery & resilience
Maui County · Mayoral election
Maui Elections 2026
A nonpartisan civic guide to the Maui County mayoral election: candidates, issues, and how to vote.
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Race in brief
Three candidates have full profiles. Seven others are listed from the ballot. Profile depth reflects available public coverage, not an endorsement.
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Yuki Lei Sugimura
Born and raised in Wailuku; lives in Kula, Upcountry
- Pipes, Permits & Pavement
- Fiscal responsibility
- Permitting reform
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P. Denise La Costa
Originally from Longview, WA; Maui resident since January 1, 1990
- Cost Cutter (affordability)
- Homes Together / repeal Bill 9
- Transparent, honest government