Daniel Anthony
What this job does: Takes over if the governor leaves office and acts as governor when the governor is out of state. Hawaii's lieutenant governor also handles some official records, such as name changes and the state seal. A term is four years.
- Occupation
- Farmer; wood and stone carver
Background
- Born and raised in Waianae; farms land in Kahana, Waimanalo and Kahaluu, growing coconuts, taro, lychee and breadfruit and raising sheep and pigs. source: civilbeat.org
- Runs Aloha Organic, a nonprofit fertilizer operation; also makes wood and stone carvings and teaches workshops on poi and Korean natural farming. source: civilbeat.org
- Age 48 (Sept. 2026). Has not held public office; first pulled papers to run for governor as a Green Party candidate. source: civilbeat.org
- Won the Aug. 8, 2026 Republican primary for lieutenant governor with 16,982 votes (37.9%) in a four-way race. source: en.wikipedia.org
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Lower the cost of living, which Anthony calls the most important issue, partly by expanding agriculture. source: civilbeat.org
- The state "needs to take a very strong look at its legal standing in regards to the independent kingdom of Hawai'i." source: civilbeat.org
- Tax reform and more open government (joint pledge with Cordery). source: hawaiinewsnow.com
- "I'm conservative where it matters for Hawai'i." source: hawaiinewsnow.com
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