KUOHA, Keoni
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: Democratic candidate for State House District 12 (Upcountry Maui); community leader and educator with 30 years of service advocating for water infrastructure, local housing, and food security.
- Filed as a Democratic candidate for STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 12 (Upcountry Maui) in 2026; campaign website is votekeoni.org.
- Brings 30 years of community service to the race, with a background as a voyager on traditional sailing canoes and an educator; campaign emphasizes rooted, multigenerational commitment to Upcountry Maui.
- On water infrastructure: prioritizes modernizing Upcountry Maui's aging water systems so that farms and families can rely on well-managed, dependable water — identifying reliable water access as foundational to agricultural viability and food security. (Source: https://votekeoni.org)
- On housing and food: calls for building a housing system designed for local families rather than outside speculation, while expanding local food production to strengthen island food security and keep Upcountry farming viable. (Source: https://votekeoni.org)
Editorial summary: Keoni Kuoha is a community leader, educator, and traditional voyager with 30 years of service to Upcountry Maui running as a Democrat for State House District 12. His platform prioritizes water infrastructure modernization, housing for local families over speculators, local food production, and affordable energy — all framed around sustaining Upcountry Maui for generations to come.
Key issues: Upcountry water infrastructure, Housing for local families, Local food production, Energy affordability, Education & opportunity
Website: https://votekeoni.org
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-10