About Jarrett Keohokalole
State Senator Jarrett Keohokalole has represented Senate District 24 (Kāneʻohe and Kailua) since 2018, having previously served in the State House of Representatives since 2014. A seventh-generation Kāneʻohe resident and University of Hawaiʻi law school graduate, he currently serves as Assistant Majority Whip and Chair of the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, with a legislative focus on housing, affordability, and public health. He also chairs the Senate Native Hawaiian Caucus.
In July 2025, he announced his candidacy for the CD1 congressional seat currently held by Ed Case. You can learn more about his background and priorities on his campaign website.
Talk Story interview with Sherry Bracken
In December 2025, Jarrett Keohokalole sat down with Big Island journalist Sherry Bracken for a Talk Story interview. The conversation covers his motivation for running, his legislative record, his priorities for Hawaiʻi, and his approach to fighting the authoritarian threats to democracy, affordability, and climate facing the islands.
Watch it below!
You can also read the full list of questions submitted for this interview here.
More about the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Primaries
Want to know more about the 2026 primary race? Read about the other challenger, Della Au Belatti, or head to our 2026 Hawaiʻi State Primaries page for the full picture.