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Luke Evslin

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

    News coverage of Luke Evslin

    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

    0

    Of 86 bills:
    0 Passed
    0 Failed
    86 Pending

    For this session year, this legislator initiated 86 bills: 0 passed, 0 failed, and 86 are currently pending.

    Alignment Meter

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    Financials

    This feature tracks sources of money intended to help a candidate win election.

    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

    64.0% 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

    64.0% higher than the average legislators

    Grand Total for Elections

    $20.7K

    63.0% 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

    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 17414MIN
    May 1, 2026

    HB 1741

    INCLUSIONARY MANDATE; HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IMPACT FEE; NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY; ESSENTIAL NEXUS; ROUGH...

    Preview image for HB 17182MIN
    May 1, 2026

    HB 1718

    HHFDC; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS; COUNTY POWERS; SUNSET

    Preview image for HB 174152SEC
    Apr 30, 2026

    HB 1741

    INCLUSIONARY MANDATE; HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IMPACT FEE; NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY; ESSENTIAL NEXUS; ROUGH...

    Preview image for HB 171837SEC
    Apr 30, 2026

    HB 1718

    HHFDC; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS; COUNTY POWERS; SUNSET

    Preview image for HB 17283MIN
    Apr 29, 2026

    HB 1728

    COUNTIES; RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS

    Preview image for HB 17412MIN
    Apr 29, 2026

    HB 1741

    INCLUSIONARY MANDATE; HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IMPACT FEE; NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY; ESSENTIAL NEXUS; ROUGH...

    Preview image for HB 171839SEC
    Apr 29, 2026

    HB 1718

    HHFDC; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS; COUNTY POWERS; SUNSET

    Preview image for HB 17402MIN
    Apr 28, 2026

    HB 1740

    HHFDC; QUALIFIED RESIDENTS; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; HOUSING DEVELOPMENT; EXEMPTIONS; OWNER-OCCUPANCY; DEED RESTRICTIONS

    Preview image for HB 171835SEC
    Apr 28, 2026

    HB 1718

    HHFDC; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS; COUNTY POWERS; SUNSET

    Preview image for HB 19201MIN
    Apr 28, 2026

    HB 1920

    LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT; EXTENSION; PARTNERS; LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES; ALLOCATION

    Preview image for HB 17419MIN
    Apr 28, 2026

    HB 1741

    INCLUSIONARY MANDATE; HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IMPACT FEE; NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY; ESSENTIAL NEXUS; ROUGH...

    Preview image for HB 204918MIN
    Mar 10, 2026

    HB 2049

    DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES; DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS; CONVEYANCE...

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    District

    State House of Representatives District 16

    Previous Election (2024):

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

    Census Data

    Median age010203040

    Median age