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Luke Evslin

Democrat, State House of Representatives
District 16, Kauaʻi
Time in office:
  • House: 2023-present

General Contact Info

Bio

Luke Evslin represents Wailua, Hanamā‘ulu, Kapaia, Līhu‘e and Puhi. He grew up in Wailua and he currently lives in Līhu‘e. In 2023, Evslin was appointed by Gov. Josh Green to represent his district. He is chair of the House Housing Committee.

Prior to the Legislature, Evslin served four years on the Kaua’i County Council. He co-founded a Kailua-based outrigger canoe manufacturing company, taught high school civics, American government, and Hawaiian history, and worked as a columnist where he focused on land use and energy. He is a graduate of Kaua’i High School and the University of Hawaiʻi and he has a master’s degree in Public Administration with a certificate in public policy from the University of Southern California.

Evslin is a canoe paddler, photographer and hiker.

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Bill Activity

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Of 86 bills:
8 Passed
72 Failed
6 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 86 bills: 8 passed, 72 failed, and 6 are currently pending.

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Financials

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Election

This display shows money given directly to the incumbent’s campaign committee (NOTE: The industry categories for donors come from Open Secrets, a nonpartisan research organization for campaign finance. Some contributions are “uncoded,” meaning they have not been assigned to an industry sector. As a result, the total for each sector is also an estimate).

Agriculture

$500.0

Candidate Contributions

$300.0

Communications & Electronics

$500.0

Construction

$2.5K

Energy & Natural Resources

$250.0

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

$5.0K

General Business

$1.4K

Labor

$3.7K

Lawyers & Lobbyists

$700.0

Transportation

$500.0

Uncoded

$4.5K

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
$19.8K

63.0% lower than the average legislators

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
$879.0

60.0% higher than the average legislators

Grand Total for Elections

$20.7K

61.0% lower than the average legislators

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.

No personal gifts data found

Policy

Bills Authored by Luke Evslin

Committees

Most of the policy work in the Hawai’i state Capitol is done in “Standing” committees.

Hearings

Featured Comments

Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

Preview image for HB 1718 2MIN
May 1, 2026

HB 1718

HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Mixed-Use Developments; County Powers; Sunset

Preview image for HB 1741 4MIN
May 1, 2026

HB 1741

Inclusionary Mandate; Housing Affordability Impact Fee; Needs Assessment Study; Essential Nexus; Rough...

Preview image for HB 1718 37SEC
Apr 30, 2026

HB 1718

HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Mixed-Use Developments; County Powers; Sunset

Preview image for HB 1741 52SEC
Apr 30, 2026

HB 1741

Inclusionary Mandate; Housing Affordability Impact Fee; Needs Assessment Study; Essential Nexus; Rough...

Preview image for HB 1718 39SEC
Apr 29, 2026

HB 1718

HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Mixed-Use Developments; County Powers; Sunset

Preview image for HB 1741 2MIN
Apr 29, 2026

HB 1741

Inclusionary Mandate; Housing Affordability Impact Fee; Needs Assessment Study; Essential Nexus; Rough...

Preview image for HB 1728 3MIN
Apr 29, 2026

HB 1728

Counties; Rainwater Catchment Systems

Preview image for HB 1741 9MIN
Apr 28, 2026

HB 1741

Inclusionary Mandate; Housing Affordability Impact Fee; Needs Assessment Study; Essential Nexus; Rough...

Preview image for HB 1718 35SEC
Apr 28, 2026

HB 1718

HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Mixed-Use Developments; County Powers; Sunset

Preview image for HB 1740 2MIN
Apr 28, 2026

HB 1740

HHFDC; Qualified Residents; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; Exemptions; Owner-Occupancy; Deed Restrictions

Preview image for HB 1920 1MIN
Apr 28, 2026

HB 1920

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Extension; Partners; Limited Liability Companies; Allocation

Preview image for HCR 82 4MIN
Mar 20, 2026

HCR 82

REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT BASIC SHELTER...

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District

State House of Representatives District 16

Previous Election (2024):

Evslin, Luke A.
63.7%
WON
Yoder, Steve
28%

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