Kirstin Kahaloa (6)

Kirstin Kahaloa is a Democrat representing Hawaiʻi State House District 6, which covers Kailua-Kona, Hōnaunau, Keauhou, and surrounding areas on Hawaiʻi Island. Elected in 2022 and serving since then, she focuses on improving Hawaiʻi's local food system, education, small business climate, and community well-being, drawing from her background in sustainability, local food production, and entrepreneurship. A Native Hawaiian born and raised on Oʻahu, she graduated from Kamehameha Schools and has strong family ties to Hilo, with genealogical connections across Waipiʻo, Puna, and Kaʻū. Notable achievements include sponsoring 37 bills in her session , and serving on the House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs.

Education and Political Experience

• Graduate of Kamehameha Schools
• Experience in sustainability, local food production, entrepreneurship, research, and education

Political Experience

• Elected to Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives for District 6 in 2022; running for re-election
• Member, House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems
• Member, House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs
• Sponsored bills on local food systems, biosecurity, and county needs