First In Line: Hawaii

First In Line funds Democrats running in districts that went completely uncontested last cycle. In Hawaii, that's District 18 – and the Democrat running there is Jamie Wataru.

Jamie has lived in Hawai'i Kai since he was eight years old. He's a 35-year journeyman plumber and union leader, a former Honolulu Fire Commission chair, and for more than two decades, he and his wife Regina have opened their home to medically complex infants through the foster care system.

Jamie is running for State House because people in his district are feeling the pressure of rising costs, safety concerns, and a government that moves too slowly. He's bringing a life of service to the State Capitol.

First In Line is making sure he has the resources to run a real campaign.

Our goal is $2,500 – enough for yard signs, postcards, and gas money – basics that make the difference between a real campaign and just a name on a ballot.

First In Line is a project of Every State Blue. We crowdfund for Democrats running in some of the reddest places – getting them the direct funding they need to make a difference. Your donation goes directly to the candidates listed.

First In Line funds in rounds: uncontested districts first, then Solid R, Likely R, and Lean R. Once a round hits its goal, the next opens. A candidate not listed may not yet qualify for this round, may still have a primary, or may not have an ActBlue page set up.

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Learn more at everystateblue.org/first-in-line