2026 Elections · Hawaii

Hawaii's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Hawaii congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Edward Case (Democratic), Adriel Lam (Republican), Jordan Conley (Green) and Nathan Berning (Nonpartisan).

  • Edward CaseDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.3M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Edward Case's sponsored bills →
  • Adriel LamRepublican✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced
  • Jordan ConleyGreen✓ Verified
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  • Nathan BerningNonpartisan✓ Verified
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Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Edward Case votes yea on technology, financial protection, rural care, and prison staff safety bills but nay on capital access, privacy, Medicaid harm, and 2nd amendment-related bills 147. Adriel Lam emphasizes transportation and infrastructure investment for economic growth and advocates for Hawaii's stronger representation in Washington due to its strategic Pacific role 215. Nathan Berning supports federal housing and infrastructure partnerships, tax policies favoring working families, and practical assistance for pregnant women and families in crisis 3611.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueEdward CaseDemocraticAdriel LamRepublicanJordan ConleyGreenNathan BerningNonpartisan
Economy & Jobs

Case votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Lam says transportation and infrastructure are key to a thriving economy and need continued investment and innovation.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

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Berning supports federal housing and infrastructure partnerships to expand opportunity, reduce everyday costs, and make tax policy work for working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Edward Case votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 1. Adriel Lam says transportation and infrastructure are key to a thriving economy and need continued investment and innovation 2. Nathan Berning supports federal housing and infrastructure partnerships to expand opportunity, reduce everyday costs, and make tax policy work for working families 3.
Healthcare

Case votes yea on rural care and patient support reauthorizations but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Conley's top priority is establishing universal health care, saying people should not be denied care they need.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Berning believes pro-life means supporting practical assistance for pregnant women including healthcare, housing, childcare, and family stability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Edward Case voted yea on rural care and patient support reauthorizations but voted nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums acts 1. Jordan Conley prioritizes establishing universal health care and believes people should not be denied care they need 2. Nathan Berning states that being pro-life includes supporting practical assistance for pregnant women such as healthcare, housing, childcare, and family stability 3.
Immigration

Case supports expanded legal immigration while curtailing illegal immigration.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Case votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and support resolutions but yea on a national emergency resolution.

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Public Safety & Crime

Case votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reporting acts but nay on privacy, 2nd amendment, and violent offender bills.

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Berning emphasizes practical support for families in crisis to ensure safety and stability, though no direct crime policy is stated.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Edward Case votes in favor of legislation supporting prison staff safety and bail reporting but opposes bills related to privacy, the 2nd amendment, and violent offenders 1. Nathan Berning highlights the importance of practical support for families in crisis to promote safety and stability, without specifying direct crime policies 2.
Abortion

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Berning opposes abortion and advocates for supporting women so no mother is pushed toward abortion by poverty.

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Berning opposes abortion and ran a primary-season campaign ad featuring imagery a news report described as depicting aborted fetuses.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Taxes & Government Spending

Case votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Conley proposes an empty-homes tax on investment properties and a cap on rent to address Hawaii's high housing costs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Berning supports tax policies that benefit working families rather than well-connected interests.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Edward Case votes in favor of tax relief and the AGOA extension but against budget resolutions and several appropriations acts 1. Jordan Conley proposes an empty-homes tax on investment properties and a cap on rent to tackle Hawaii's high housing costs 2. Nathan Berning supports tax policies aimed at benefiting working families instead of well-connected interests 3.
Energy & Environment

Case votes yea on diesel emissions and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Berning supports clean water, healthy land, reliable infrastructure, local food capacity, and responsible energy policy for Hawaiʻi's future.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Edward Case votes yea on diesel emissions and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice bills 1. Nathan Berning supports clean water, healthy land, reliable infrastructure, local food capacity, and responsible energy policy for Hawaiʻi's future 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Case votes yea on resolutions to remove forces from Iran and Lebanon and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Lam says Hawaii is the strategic military and economic center of the Pacific and calls for a stronger voice for the islands in Washington.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Edward Case voted in favor of resolutions to remove forces from Iran and Lebanon and to name a veterans clinic, but voted against the defense authorization and FISA extension 1. Adriel Lam describes Hawaii as the strategic military and economic center of the Pacific and advocates for a stronger voice for the islands in Washington 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Edward Case votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts. Adriel Lam says transportation and infrastructure are key to a thriving economy and need continued investment and innovation. Nathan Berning supports federal housing and infrastructure partnerships to expand opportunity, reduce everyday costs, and make tax policy work for working families.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Edward Case voted yea on rural care and patient support reauthorizations but voted nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums acts. Jordan Conley prioritizes establishing universal health care and believes people should not be denied care they need. Nathan Berning states that being pro-life includes supporting practical assistance for pregnant women such as healthcare, housing, childcare, and family stability.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Edward Case votes in favor of legislation supporting prison staff safety and bail reporting but opposes bills related to privacy, the 2nd amendment, and violent offenders. Nathan Berning highlights the importance of practical support for families in crisis to promote safety and stability, without specifying direct crime policies.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Edward Case votes in favor of tax relief and the AGOA extension but against budget resolutions and several appropriations acts. Jordan Conley proposes an empty-homes tax on investment properties and a cap on rent to tackle Hawaii's high housing costs. Nathan Berning supports tax policies aimed at benefiting working families instead of well-connected interests.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Edward Case votes yea on diesel emissions and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice bills. Nathan Berning supports clean water, healthy land, reliable infrastructure, local food capacity, and responsible energy policy for Hawaiʻi's future.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Edward Case voted in favor of resolutions to remove forces from Iran and Lebanon and to name a veterans clinic, but voted against the defense authorization and FISA extension. Adriel Lam describes Hawaii as the strategic military and economic center of the Pacific and advocates for a stronger voice for the islands in Washington.