WAIHEE, John, IV
Party: Nonpartisan
Platform: Son of Gov. John Waihe'e III running for OHA At-Large Trustee; no campaign website on file as of June 2026.
- John Waihe'e IV is the son of Governor John David Waihe'e III, the first Native Hawaiian to serve as Hawaiʻi's governor (1986–1994); the Waihe'e family has a deep and well-documented legacy in Hawaiʻi politics and Native Hawaiian affairs. [Civil Beat]
- Filed as a nonpartisan candidate for OHA AT-LARGE TRUSTEE in 2026; no campaign website was listed in the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections filing database as of June 2026. [Civil Beat]
- His family background and its connection to Native Hawaiian political history give him a recognized name in OHA circles; his own specific policy positions for OHA governance should be verified in forthcoming Civil Beat OHA candidate Q&As. [Civil Beat]
Editorial summary: John Waihe'e IV brings the name recognition of a historic Hawaiʻi political family to the OHA At-Large race. His specific platform for OHA governance should be verified in forthcoming Civil Beat and OHA election coverage.
Key issues: Native Hawaiian affairs, OHA governance, Native Hawaiian sovereignty, Land trust management, Cultural preservation, Social services