STATE HOUSE | DISTRICT 39

Called to Action

Ready

to Serve

Hawai‘i State House District 39

Called to action,
ready to serve!

About Wayne Kaiwi

Wayne Kaiwi is running for Hawaiʻi State House District 39 to make sure the voices of everyday families in Hoʻopili, Honoʻuliʻuli, West Loch, Waipahu, Village Park, and Royal Kunia are heard at the State Capitol.

Learn More

Volunteer

District 39 deserves a representative who lives here, cares here, and will fight for us here. Join Wayne’s campaign and help us build a better future for West Oʻahu families.

Help Now

Donate

Every dollar from our neighbors in District 39 helps us knock on more doors, reach more families, and make sure our community’s voice is heard at the State Capitol. Your donation, big or small, makes a difference.

Give Now

Trusted by the Community

Empowering our community

District 39 First

Wayne and his wife Sherry make their home in the Lehua neighborhood of Hoʻopili, where their children attend ʻEwa Elementary School. Like most families in West Oʻahu, they navigate the daily realities of a community still growing into itself. The long commutes, the school capacity

challenges, and the quiet financial stress of trying to get ahead in one of the most expensive places in the country.

That lived experience isn’t background noise for Wayne. It’s the reason he’s running.

~0K

Residents Served

$0K

Median Home Price

0

Public Schools

0%

Graduation Rate

0

Community Spaces

Voter support

Assisting citizens to register quickly and accurately.

Policy information

Get clear details on key campaign policy positions.

Community engagement

Join the team and help drive real community change.

Event coordination

Support planning and staffing of campaign events.
THE HUMAN STORY

From the Neighborhood, For the Neighborhood

Wayne Kaiwi grew up understanding that life isn’t always a straight road. At 18, he made choices that led to incarceration — a chapter of his life he doesn’t shy away from, because it’s part of what shaped who he became. In that difficult season, he learned what accountability truly means, what responsibility costs, and what second chances are worth. He came out the other side with a clearer sense of purpose: to serve others, strengthen his community, and never take for granted the gift of a fresh start.

That journey is the reason Wayne stands before District 39 as a candidate today — not in spite of where he’s been, but because of it

Wayne and his wife Sherry make their home in the Lehua neighborhood of Hoʻopili, where their children attend ʻEwa Elementary School. Like most families in West Oʻahu, they navigate the daily realities of a community still growing into itself — the long commutes, the school capacity challenges, and the quiet financial stress of trying to get ahead in one of the most expensive places in the country.

That lived experience isn’t background noise for Wayne. It’s the reason he’s running.

Wayne has spent years serving in the trenches of community life, long before a campaign was ever on the table:

  • Kalihi-Kapālama Neighborhood Board — Representative
  • ʻEwa Neighborhood Board — Representative
  • Executive Director, Masons and Plasterers Fraternal Association — Advocating for Hawaiʻi’s construction and labor workforce
  • Co-Founder, Back Dah Blue Hawaiʻi — Supporting law enforcement officers and their families across the islands

Wayne has worked alongside unions, neighborhood boards, and community organizations because he believes that meaningful change happens when people work together — not around each other.

When the State of Hawaiʻi Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) and Hawaiʻi Teamsters Union Local 996 endorsed Wayne’s campaign, it wasn’t just a political milestone. For Wayne, it was personal.

“For someone who spent time on the wrong side of accountability, having the support of law enforcement means everything to me. It’s a reminder that growth is real, and that trust can be rebuilt through action.”

These endorsements reflect Wayne’s commitment to public safety, workers’ rights, and the kind of leadership that earns respect rather than demands it.

Reform focuses on empowering communities via effective governance and advocacy. Our mission connects citizens with their representatives, fostering transparency and civic engagement. We believe that informed citizens can shape their government for a brighter future.

Empower your community

Explore the latest happenings

At Reform, we believe in the strength of civic engagement to drive change and connect communities. Our articles explore innovative approaches and insights that motivate.

Join us as we share expert strategies and trends in political advocacy, helping you navigate the dynamic landscape of democracy with confidence.

It seems we can't find what you're looking for.

It seems we can't find what you're looking for.

Join us at our next event

Upcoming events

It seems we can't find what you're looking for.

We're sorry, but your query did not match

Can't find what you need? Take a moment and do a search below or start from our homepage.