TURBIN, Derek
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: Democratic candidate for State House District 21 (St. Louis Heights / Pālolo / Kaimukī, Oʻahu); former Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Chair running on cost of living, democratic rights, and community safety.
- Filed as a Democratic candidate for STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 21 (St. Louis Heights, Pālolo, Maunalani Heights, Wilhelmina Rise, and Kaimukī, Oʻahu) in 2026; campaign website is derek-turbin.com.
- Former Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi; has dedicated his career to community service in the District 21 neighborhoods of Oʻahu.
- On cost of living: will work to lower the cost of essential goods and services in the state, with particular attention to rising homeowners', renters', and business insurance costs that are squeezing District 21 families. (Source: https://www.derek-turbin.com/issues)
- On democratic values: as former Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, pledges to protect vote-by-mail, marriage equality, and women's reproductive rights as core protections that should not be rolled back. (Source: https://www.derek-turbin.com/issues)
Editorial summary: Derek Turbin is a Democratic candidate for State House District 21 (St. Louis Heights / Pālolo / Kaimukī) on Oʻahu and former Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi. His platform focuses on lowering the cost of living (especially rising insurance costs), protecting reproductive rights and civil liberties, building community safety, and preserving public parks and green spaces.
Key issues: Cost of living & insurance costs, Reproductive rights, Democratic values, Public safety, Parks & green spaces
Website: https://www.derek-turbin.com
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-10