U.S. Representative for Hawaii’s 2nd District
Jill N. Tokuda
Position · −0.46
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- International Affairs 7%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Armed Services
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- Agriculture and Food
- Native Americans
- Health
- Age
- 50
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RBrenton Awa$123K
Bottom line
Ranking member of the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology subcommittee (Agriculture).
Where Tokuda has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology (Agriculture)
- Agriculture · 10th in seniority on the minority side
- Armed Services · 17th in seniority on the minority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 10th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Tokuda’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Tokuda breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Tokuda voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- International Affairs 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Tokuda broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Tokuda is saying
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Tokuda Recognizes Hawaiian History Month, Calls Out Trump’s Attacks
Introduced resolution supporting Hawaiian History Month and criticized Trump administration's targeting of Hawaiian programs.
“Honoring Hawaiian History Month is not just about honoring the past, but protecting what generations of Native Hawaiian leaders, historians, scholars, and artists fought so hard to preserve and perpetuate.”
Hawaiian History Month DesignationCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read
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Tokuda led Democrats urging Trump to halt AI chip sales concessions to China.
“If the United States gives our very best AI chips to China, it would exponentially increase their capacity to dominate the AI race.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Led delegation demanding USPS restore direct mail delivery to rebuilt Lahaina properties.
“and subject to centralized delivery to community mailboxes rather than restoring their home delivery. The lawmakers also expressed strong opposition to a feasibility study that could permanently close the Downtown Lahaina Post Office, which has been under emergency suspension since the August 2023 wildfires.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bipartisan REH 2.0 to Strengthen Rural Hospitals
Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), alongside Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Don Davis (NC-01), and Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation…
“Too many rural hospitals are on the brink of closure, forcing them to make impossible choices about which essential services they can afford to keep. Rural America already struggles with access to healthcare, and I’ve seen firsthand how difficult that reality is for hospitals in Hawai’i, where the cost of delivering…”
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Rep. Tokuda to Hold Statewide Telephone Town Hall on Sept. 1
U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) will host a statewide telephone town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Hawaiʻi — Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) and Maui County Councilmember Tamara Paltin released the following joint statement opposing the proposed permanent closure of the Lahaina Downtown Post Office.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Tokuda voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 159 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Tokuda’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 32
- Action in committee 12
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
32 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 30 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 43 sponsored billsSponsored 43 (House median 25) · cosponsored 691 (median 289), 297 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, Native Americans, Health.
- H.Res. 1590 Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10293 Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement ActHealth · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4968 Protecting and Preserving Social Security ActSocial Welfare · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9306 Hands Off Elections Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1330 Recognizing the 120th anniversary of the immigration of Filipinos to Hawai'i.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9005 Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8945 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Wai'anae, Hawai'i, as the "U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building".Names the Wai'anae, Hawaii postal facility after U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced May 20, 2026 Out of committee
- H.Res. 1307 Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.Commemorates the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 30% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 34% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 36% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 38% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 48% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 96% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Tokuda voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DJudy ChuCA-2899%agreement
- DMark PocanWI-299%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Tokuda most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Tokuda’s campaign raised $821K: $635K (77%) from individuals and $183K (22%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $570K.
Through Jul 19, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Tokuda
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 56.
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Labor union PAC
- Pineapple PAC Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Tokuda this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inTokuda’s own leadership PAC: Ohana PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Tokuda’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, HI-2Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- Hawaii
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 50
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4906
1027 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Honolulu
- Website
- tokuda.house.gov
- RepJillTokuda
- repjilltokuda
- YouTube
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Elsewhere
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