Housing
Proposes limits on investor homebuying, expanded down-payment help and suitable federal land for local housing.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Brenton AWA
Candidate for U.S. House · Hawaii · District 2
THE PERSON
Background
Brenton Awa is a Hawaii state senator. His campaign biography describes community work involving farmers, land leases, drinking water and roadside food forests.
Roots
- Campaign biography discusses Waiahole, Hauula, Kahaluu and Haleiwa community projects.
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Healthcare
Supports more federally funded community health centers and advance disclosure of provider prices.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Childcare
Supports increasing the child tax credit and expanding federal childcare assistance.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Food security
Proposes restoring USDA grants for food production, food forests and direct farmer assistance.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 2 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 26, 2026.
Hawaii Office of Elections · 2026 General Election facsimile ballot proofs, PDF pages 1 and 729 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.