Lahainaluna High School "L" above Lahainaluna Road outside the Lahaina Burn zone

Elle Cochran

Republican, State House of Representatives

District 14, Maui

Time in office:

House: 2022-present

May 24, 2026
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Bio

Elle Cochran abruptly switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican on March 16, 2026. She said she felt disconnected and unwanted by the Hawaiʻi Democratic Party and her caucus colleagues.

Cochran was born in Wailuku and has lived in Lahaina for her entire life. Cochran previously served as a member of Maui County Council from 2011 through 2018. She represents Kahakuloa, Waihe‘e and Lahaina.

Cochran is the founder of the Save Honolua Coalition and was a member of The National Ocean Council under the Obama administration. She has volunteered with Maui Friends of the Library and served as consultant to Na Mea’Ike’Ia. Cochran is also a black belt in Taekwondo and enjoys surfing Lahaina waters in her free time.

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Bill Activity

Of 12 bills:

0 Passed

12 Failed

0 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 12 bills: 0 passed, 12 failed, and 0 are currently pending.

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Election

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Labor

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Candidate Donations

Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $4000 for the Senate and $2000 for the house.

Total

$1.5K

Grand Total for Elections

$1.5K

This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.

Agriculture

Communications & Electronics

Construction

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

General Business

Ideology/Single Issue

Labor

Transportation

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Candidate Donations

Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $4000 for the Senate and $2000 for the house.

Total

$175.3K

Independent Expenditures

Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.

Total

$8.6K

Grand Total for Elections

$183.9K

This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.

Influence

There are two categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel.

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