Author: Cedric Duarte

Read HAC’s full report on the 2026 Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Convention, submitted by Leimomi Khan. The report covers the election of new Party Chair Makai Freitas, key committee actions (including a significant Rules Committee amendment on midterm vacancy recusal), resolutions of interest to the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus, and a recap of HAC’s convention workshop, “Understanding the Political Relationship of Native Hawaiians.” It also includes a draft resolution on federal recognition and next steps for protecting Native Hawaiian programs.

HAC Report on DPH 2026 Convention

The Policy & Planning Special Committee (“Committee”) respectfully submits the proposed 2026 General Revision of the Bylaws (“2026 General Revision”) of the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus (“HAC”) of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i and recommends that the Executive Committee approve the proposed 2026 General Revision for submission to the HAC General Membership for consideration and ratification.

The current bylaws (“2018 Bylaws”) were amended by the HAC General Membership on February 15, 2018 and ratified by the State Central Committee on March 24, 2018.

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