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. source: elections.hawaii.gov
Sylvia Luke (Democrat) holds this office today and dropped a bid for re-election in April 2026, so the seat is open. Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami is Green's running mate; Daniel Anthony is Cordery's.