Daniel Anthony Won Hawaii Republican Primary Election
The candidate secured the party nomination for lieutenant governor in the August 8 primary election.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Political Parties
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Daniel Anthony secured the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Hawaii following the primary election on August 8, 2026. He received 16,982 votes and will appear on the ticket alongside gubernatorial candidate Gary Cordery.
Why it matters
The primary victory sets the stage for the upcoming general election, where the Republican ticket will challenge the Democratic candidates. Anthony has stated his campaign is driven by a desire to implement generational changes and his dissatisfaction with the government response to the coconut rhinoceros beetle.
Official results from the primary election show Anthony received 16,982 votes compared to the 140,247 votes secured by Derek Kawakami in the Democratic primary. The general election is set to take place on November 3, 2026.
The players
Daniel Anthony
He is the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of Hawaii who previously campaigned for governor under the Green Party.
Gary Cordery
He is the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Hawaii who raised approximately $347,000 for his campaign.
Josh Green
He is the Democratic candidate for governor of Hawaii who raised more than $3.9 million in campaign funds.
Derek Kawakami
He is the Democratic lieutenant governor candidate who received 140,247 votes in the primary.
The details
Anthony initially sought a gubernatorial bid as a Green Party candidate before switching his affiliation to the Republican Party. His campaign funding reached approximately $18,800, significantly trailing his running mate Gary Cordery, who raised $347,000.
Timeline
August 8, 2026: Daniel Anthony won the Republican primary for lieutenant governor.
November 3, 2026: The scheduled date for the state general election.
Political Context
This race reflects ongoing electoral skepticism in Hawaii, with debates tracing back to claims about the 1893 start of rigged elections in Hawaii. Opposing factions have raised concerns regarding Anthony's past rhetoric, including 2026 social media posts questioning the legitimacy of the state.
The primary results define the final choices for voters in the November 3 general election, impacting the political trajectory of the state government. Residents will now see the Republican ticket of Anthony and Cordery compete against the Democratic candidates to determine future state policy.
The takeaway
The election highlights how candidates can shift between party affiliations to reach the general election ballot. Voters should monitor upcoming campaign debates to see how these candidates propose addressing local agricultural and government management issues.
Further reading
For more on the state political landscape, visit Hawaii Political Parties.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Honolulu Civil Beat.
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