The members of the Oʻahu County Committee’s House District 36 selection body voted for two candidates out of a possible three: Daisy Hartsfield and Maurice Morita.
Under the Democratic Party bylaw Article IX Section 5C, if for any reason, the selection body is not able to select three names, the County Chair may select the remaining candidate(s). Since the selection body selected two candidates, under the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi’s Bylaws, Article IX Section 5C, Oʻahu County Chair, Lynn Robinson-Onderko, selected Clarence K. Nishihara to be the third qualified candidate for consideration for House District 36.
The three names have been selected to be sent to Gov. Josh Green for his consideration to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of former State House District 36 Representative Rachele Lamosao to Senate District 19.
- Daisy Hartsfield (Waipahu) Daisy Hartsfield is an attorney and a social justice advocate focused on healthcare, education, and stable wages so House District 36 residents can meet their daily needs.
- Maurice Morita (Waipahu) Maurice Morita is a former public school teacher and active community member serving on the Waipahu Neighborhood Board. Maurice is also a member of the Waipahu United Church of Christ Board of Trustees.
- Clarence K. Nishihara (Waipahu) Clarence K. Nishihara assumed office in 2004 as a member of the Hawai`i State Senate, representing the areas of Waipahu, Crestview, Pearl City, Manana, and Pacific Palisades. He served his district for 18 years before retiring from office in 2022.
These three names have been formally transmitted to Gov. Green via an electronic letter. The governor now has until Feb. 18, 2026, to select one of these individuals to serve as the next Representative for House District 36…