ABOUT SENATOR JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE
Jarrett Keohokalole is running for Hawaiʻi’s 1st Congressional District because he believes it’s time for leadership that meets the urgency of the moment. As a State Senator and longtime public servant, Jarrett has built a reputation for running toward problems – not away from them. From holding Hawaiian Electric accountable after the Lahaina wildfires, to reforming the state’s broken insurance market and modernizing government transparency, Jarrett has consistently shown up when it’s hard, not just when it’s easy.
In a time of national gridlock and rising threats to democracy, Jarrett is calling for a new kind of leadership—one rooted in action, empathy, and accountability. His campaign is launching with a 90-day listening tour to hear directly from residents about the challenges they face and the solutions they need.
A father of three, Jarrett’s priorities include lowering costs for working families, rolling back tax policies that favor the ultra-wealthy, and bringing federal investment back to Hawaiʻi’s communities – especially in local industries like clean energy, maritime, agriculture, and the skilled trades. He’s not in this for partisan points. He’s in this to build a better future – for our kids, our communities, and Hawaiʻi’s place in a changing world.
“If you believe it’s time for change,” Jarrett says, “then I ask you to join me. Our future depends on it. And I’m ready to do the work.”
ABOUT SENATOR KEOHOKALOLE
Jarrett is a proud seventh-generation resident of the 24th Senate District, including Kāne‘ohe and Kailua. He serves on the Senate Leadership team as an Assistant Majority Whip. He is the Chair of the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee (CPN), which is responsible for business regulation, including insurance, banking, telecommunications, public utilities, licensing, and consumer protection.
He also serves as a member of the Hawaiian Affairs (HWN) and Transportation, Culture and the Arts Committees (TCA), and is the Co-Chair of the Native Hawaiian Caucus.
Sen. Keohokalole received a B.A. from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and a law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. He is married to his wife Ku‘ulani and, together, they have three children.
EXPERIENCE & RECOGNITIONS
My journey in public service has been shaped by a deep passion for helping our community. Growing up in Kane’ohe and graduating from Saint Louis High School, I’ve always been committed to advocating for the people of our islands. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of working on legislation focused on improving education, public safety, and economic opportunities for all. I’ve been fortunate to receive recognition for my efforts, but what drives me every day is making a real difference in the lives of our residents. Let’s continue working together to build a better Hawaiʻi.
Hawai’i State Senate
1. Assistant Majority Whip (2021-present)
2. Chair, Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (2022-present)
3. Chair, Committee on Health (2020-2022)
4. Co-Chair, Native Hawaiian Caucus (2018-present)
5. Member, ETS Information Technology Steering Committee
6. Member, Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 (2020-2022)
7. Majority Floor Leader (2018-2021)
8. Chair, Committee on Technology (2018-2020)
Hawai’i House Of Representatives
1. Majority Policy Leader (2017-2018)
2. Vice-Chair, Committee on Economic Development (2016-2018)
3. Vice-Chair, Committee on Labor and Public Employment (2014-2016)
Recognitions
1. 2021 Healthcare Association of Hawaii Senator of the Year Award
2. 2021 Hawaii Dental Association Legislator of the Year
3. 2019 People & Hui of the Year Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Award
4. 2017 Startup Paradise Champion of the Year
