Maui Hotel & Lodging Association PAC Endorses 2026 Candidates

The Board of Directors and Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) announces its candidate endorsements for the upcoming 2026 General Election. The following endorsement slate includes candidates who support the visitor industry and who have been vetted through the MHLA PAC endorsement process:

State House, District 10: Tyson Miyake (I)

State House, District 11: Terez Amato (I)

State House, District 12: Kyle Yamashita (I)

State House, District 14: Sne Patel

Maui Councilmember, Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu: Marvin Moniz

Maui Councilmember, Kahului: Kauanoe Batangan (I)

Maui Councilmember, South Maui: Tom Cook (I)

Maui Councilmember, Makawao-Haiku-Paia: Nohe U’u Hodgins (I)

Maui Councilmember, Upcountry: Jon Yokouchi

Maui Councilmember, East Maui: Claire Kamalu Caroll

Maui County Mayor: Richard Bissen (I)

“It is essential to choose effective leaders who influence policy for the best health of the community,” said John Pele, Executive Director of MHLA. “These candidates have shown they understand how important the tourism industry is for Maui’s economy.”

MHLA invites members to meet endorsed candidates at the upcoming mixer on October 15th at Hali’imaile General Store. Registration is open at www.mauihla.org/events.

The 2026 MHLA PAC Endorsement Flyer courtesy of MHLA.