Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District

Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District is represented by Jill Tokuda (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2023. Tokuda has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time. The district includes Hilo, Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), and Kaneohe. It takes in all or part of 5 counties; the most populous parts are in Honolulu County and Hawaii County. About 726,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $95,891.

Current Representative

Jill Tokuda (Democrat) has represented Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District since 2023.

VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 100% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 97%

See Jill Tokuda's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Hawaii 2nd District

Winner: Jill Tokuda.

Incumbent Jill Tokuda is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Jill Tokuda (Democratic), incumbent: raised $986K, $487K cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 100% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time
Brenton Awa (Republican): raised $131K, $9K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 725,590
Median household income: $95,891
Median age: 41
Median home value: $796,100
Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.3%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Tokuda Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Nay on Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (Jul 14, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Kaialiʻi Kahele — Democrat (2021–2023)
Tulsi Gabbard — Democrat (2013–2021)
Mazie Hirono — Democrat (2007–2013)
Ed Case — Democrat (2003–2007)
Patsy Mink — Democrat (1990–2002)
Daniel Akaka — Democrat (1977–1990)
Patsy Mink — Democrat (1971–1977)
Spark Matsunaga — Democrat (1963–1971)

Where the District Is

Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District covers 6,219 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Honolulu County (part): 40% of residents
Hawaii County: 28% of residents
Maui County: 23% of residents
Kauai County: 10% of residents
Kalawao County: under 1% of residents

Largest communities

Hilo
Kailua CDP (Honolulu County)
Kaneohe
Kahului
Kihei
Makakilo
Kailua CDP (Hawaii County)
Wahiawa