Politics should be a no-bullies zone. We need stronger leaders working with each other to fight for policies that increase quality of life — and stay accountable to the people they serve.
Real care for kupuna, family caregivers, and every member of our community. Access to medical care, complementary healing modalities, and wellness practices is paramount for a resilient Puna.
Water, land, food, and economy. Shared systems that support life — designed to be in harmony with nature so we support human beings for generations to come.
Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian is a mother, grandmother, author, healer, and 20+-year advocate for Hawaiʻi Island communities. She has led nonprofits, cared for our kupuna, and fought for accountability at every level of civic life.
Her first book, Leadership for the Soul, released in 2026, is a guide to self-mastery and conscious leadership in times of profound change. She brings that same vision to Senate District 2 — championing a regenerative economy that serves people and ʻāina, not the other way around.
Tanya was one of eight plaintiffs who recently sued the State House of Representatives in Acasio v. House of Representatives.
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Tanya and I have worked together developing, researching, and advocating for community-based policy initiatives with the potential to create positive and much-needed change statewide. We've broken bread, shared laughter, and worked very, very hard together toward common goals.
Tanya is a leader among the eight citizen plaintiffs who recently won a precedent-setting court ruling in Acasio v. House. Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian's presence in the Hawaiʻi State Senate would, without a doubt, result in a more open government and more community-based decision-making. To be clear, she would be there shining a light, for all of us.
Ready to cast your ballot? We made a simple step-by-step guide showing exactly how to fill out your ballot for State Senate District 2 — from marking the box to mailing it in on time.
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