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Ozawa Leads Honolulu Primary, Runoff Triggered by Ineligible Candidate

8/10/2026

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Trevor Ozawa led Honolulu’s District 4 primary with 10,800 votes (44.3%) but no candidate reached 50 % + 1 threshold, prompting a November 3 runoff between Ozawa and Tara Malia Gregory.
Tommy Waters received 7,978 votes (32.7%) but was ruled ineligible by James H. Ashford, which he is appealing.
Attorney Lance Collins says votes for an ineligible candidate should not count toward majority.
Trevor Ozawa says will focus on housing and parks for District 4.

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Story summary

Trevor Ozawa led Honolulu’s District 4 primary with 10,800 votes (44.3%) but no candidate reached 50 % + 1 threshold, prompting a November 3 runoff between Ozawa and Tara Malia Gregory.
Tommy Waters received 7,978 votes (32.7%) but was ruled ineligible by James H. Ashford, which he is appealing.
Attorney Lance Collins says votes for an ineligible candidate should not count toward majority.
Trevor Ozawa says will focus on housing and parks for District 4.