Biography
Misty Cluett is the Republican candidate for the Hawaii House of Representatives, District 17, where she faces Democratic incumbent Dee Morikawa in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A founder and CEO with a bachelor's degree from Park University, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that she supports limited government, fiscal responsibility and transparency in the use of taxpayer dollars.[1][3]
Cluett earned a bachelor's degree from Park University, and her career experience includes working as a founder and CEO, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey she said she aligns with the Republican Party because she believes in limited government, fiscal responsibility, individual liberty, religious freedom, parental rights and the sanctity of life.[3] She described her faith as shaping her approach to leadership as service and said she would measure results rather than spending.[3]
Cluett said District 17 faces unresolved challenges, including the rising cost of housing, groceries and utilities and slow progress on wastewater treatment and landfill projects.[3] She wrote that she would work toward practical solutions that improve housing opportunities.[3]
- 1.Misty Cluett - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Misty Cluett - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Hawaii House District 17
Misty Cluett is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Hawaii House District 17 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.