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In the district, every week.
Driving the loop, Fort DeRussy to Kapahulu. Lobbies, back-of-house, side streets. You hear the same thing three weeks in a row, that's a bill.
20
Years in Waikīkī
hospitality & safety
hospitality & safety
Democratic Primary · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · State House District 24
WAIKĪKĪ · STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 24
Democrat for State House · District 24
20 years in Waikīkī. Ready on day one.
I'm running for State House District 24 because we can do better. For the workers who keep this industry alive. For the families trying to make a life here. For the people on our sidewalks who deserve a way off of them.
Listen first. Then I write bills.
Aloha.
I'm Bulla. Aliamanu · Kamehameha · UH Mānoa
I'm Bulla. Aliamanu · Kamehameha · UH Mānoa
Bulla Eastman
Democrat · Candidate for State House, District 24
I.The Platform
Five things we can actually move — starting day one.
Not a wishlist. A working agenda built from twenty years of watching what breaks in Waikīkī, and who has the tools to fix it.
01
Public safety you can feel walking home at night.
Better lighting on known trouble spots. Smarter environmental design. More HPD beat patrols and bicycle officers late at night. A focus on repeat offenders and chronic problem corners. Twenty years of direct partnership with HPD and federal law enforcement is not a talking point — it's a Rolodex.
Goal: Residents, workers, and visitors feel the difference within six months of taking office.
02
Homelessness & addiction — build the system first.
HPD has no tools, hospitals have no beds, shelters are full. Expand Assisted Community Treatment statewide so people with severe mental illness can get into care instead of cycling through the ER and back to the sidewalk. Fund the Institute for Human Services and Waikīkī outreach. Yes to HPD presence — but arrests without somewhere to take people is not a fix.
The rule: Build the system first. Then enforcement works.
03
Workers & small businesses who make Waikīkī go.
Twenty years alongside housekeepers, servers, security officers, and maintenance crews. Workforce housing so hotel workers can live in the community they serve. Wages and scheduling that reflect Hawaiʻi's cost of living. Cut unnecessary red tape for small businesses across Waikīkī — without touching worker protections.
Day one: Sponsor a Waikīkī Workforce Housing bill tied to transient-accommodations revenue.
04
Condo insurance — the fix the incumbent promised.
The incumbent named condo insurance instability the number-one issue in District 24 in his 2024 Civil Beat Q&A — and has not delivered a fix. It hits homeowners across Waikīkī hard. A state-level solution to stabilize the condo insurance market is overdue. This is what getting things done looks like.
Timeline: A draft bill in hand on day one of session, not year three.
05
Tourism that reinvests in the district that carries it.
Waikīkī is the economic engine of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry. Tourism revenue has to come back into the district — into the workers, into the physical infrastructure, into the surrounding community. Pro-visitor. Pro-resident. Not one at the expense of the other.
Principle: If Waikīkī prospers, every one of us who works it should prosper with it.
§Day one
My first bill.
Expand Assisted Community Treatment in Hawaiʻi.
HPD has no tools. Hospitals have no beds. Shelters are full. People cycle through the ER and back to the sidewalk.
My first bill gives Hawaiʻi the authority and the funding to actually get people with severe mental illness into care.
II.About Bulla
Local boy. Twenty years in the lobby. One foot on the sidewalk, the other on the street outside the hotel.
Bulla Eastman was born and raised in Aliamanu — a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawaiʻi. For the last twenty years he has worked in Waikīkī's hotels and condominiums in safety, security, and risk management. He started at the Princess Kaʻiulani and the Sheraton Moana Surfrider, then moved to Aqua Hospitality. When Aston Resorts acquired Aqua, he ran risk management, loss prevention, and OSHA compliance across 50+ hotels, three states, two countries, and 3,000+ employees.
Today he runs his own consulting firm helping hotels, condominiums, small businesses, and nonprofits keep people safe. He is also an ordained minister who has spent years doing outreach in prisons, on the streets, and in communities — walking alongside individuals and families facing addiction, homelessness, and hardship.
He and his wife Lyn have four children and ten grandchildren. They live in Waikīkī. Bulla is familiar with night operations and the back-of-house teams that keep these blocks running — because for two decades he's been one of them.
Over his career in Waikīkī he has partnered directly with HPD, CRU, FBI, ICE, DHS, Secret Service, and the JTTF. He is running because Waikīkī is slipping — and the people who actually live and work here deserve a representative who shows up, knows their name, and has been doing the work long before the election.
"Bulla, Waikīkī is a very special place. As long as we don't forget that, it shall remain special."— Andre Tatibouet · one of the original hoteliers in Waikīkī. That conversation is the reason I'm running.
¶In the district, every day
Bulla doesn't just represent Waikīkī. He lives here, works here, and knows these blocks by name.
Bulla & Lyn · home in Waikīkī 
Prison ministry · Oʻahu 
Prison ministry · Halawa 
ʻOhana · Lyn, four keiki, ten moʻopuna 
Outreach · Wahiawā 
Convoy of Hope · Coordinator 
Groundbreaking · community project 
On Air · 95.5 FM The Fish 🐠 
Charity Walk · Honolulu III.The Choice
After three terms, ask one question: is your block better or worse than 2020?
Both candidates are Democrats. This isn't personal. It's about who shows up, what they've moved, and who lives the district experience versus who represents it from a committee room.
The Incumbent
Rep. Adrian Tam
- Record · 2025 Session62 bills introduced. Zero passed. Zero failed. 62 pending.
- Stated top issue · 2024Named condo insurance the #1 issue in D24. No legislative fix delivered.
- FocusStatewide party leadership — interim Chair of the Hawaiʻi Democratic Party, 2023–24.
- RootsLiliha-raised. Kalani High. Penn State.
- Day jobFormer realtor · full-time legislator.
The Challenger
Bulla Eastman
- Record · 20 yearsRan risk & safety for 50+ hotels, 3,000+ employees, two countries.
- On the groundKūhiō, Kapiʻolani Park, the Ala Wai, and the lobbies in between. Twenty years on these blocks.
- FocusThe district. Nothing else. Nothing bigger to chase.
- RootsAliamanu. Kamehameha Schools. University of Hawaiʻi.
- LivesWaikīkī · 96815 — in the district he's running to represent.
- PartnersHPD, CRU, FBI, ICE, DHS, Secret Service, JTTF — for two decades.
Adrian is at the Capitol chasing his next title.
Bulla is in the lobby every morning.
Bulla is in the lobby every morning.
IV.How Bulla works
Listen first. Then I write bills.
Too much of what comes out of the Capitol starts on a committee-room whiteboard. This campaign runs the other direction — lobby, back-of-house, sidewalk, front porch. That's where the bill language gets written.
Listen first. Then I write bills. Not a slogan — it's the whole operating system. If I don't hear it from a resident, a worker, or a business owner in this district, it doesn't belong in a bill with my name on it.— Bulla Eastman
What that looks like in practice
02
Monthly talk-story — residents and workers first.
Morning coffee on Kūhiō. Lunch on Kalākaua. Not town-hall theater — actual talking.
03
Call me back the same day.
That's the standard I held in hospitality safety for twenty years. It's the standard I'll hold at the Capitol.
04
Show up with the people who already do the work.
HPD, IHS, the unions, the hotels, the churches, the nonprofits — they know the ground. The office door is open.
VI.Voices from the district
Neighbors, workers, and partners who already know how Bulla works.
Twenty years of showing up — in lobbies, on sidewalks, in living rooms across Honolulu — leaves a record. Here it is, in their words.
A man of character. A man we can trust.
I work in Waikīkī. A few of the challenges are homelessness, noise, and recently violence. I strongly support Pastor Bu for this important position. He shares the same concerns, specifically because he's a resident of Waikīkī. He's a man of character — supports locals first — a man that can be trusted completely.
Pastor Joel Lazo
A heart for Jesus, family, and people.
Bulla Eastman has a strong love for Jesus, his family, and the people around him — and that shows in how he treats others every day. Hardworking, intelligent, and down to earth. Reliable, thoughtful, and easy to connect with. I truly believe he would represent you well, and I'm proud to call him my uso — my brother.
Pastor Via Muasau
Heart and pulse on the people.
I support Bulla Eastman for the State House District 24 position.
It's quite simple. He has had the heart and pulse on the people in his community for more than two decades. He's able to lead by example and has a full understanding of how to communicate, with heartfelt compassion, leadership, and the blessings to get the job done.
Tony Silva
Only the truth sets us free.
"Only the truth sets us free. Not opinion, dogma, or rhetoric. That's why I am giving full support to Bulla Eastman for state representative, District 24.
When we function on biblical truth, moral truth, factual truth — the outcome is clarity and clear decision-making."
Kawika Kahiapo
Truly the voice of the people.
"Simple Service LLC supports Bulla Eastman and his drive to reach all. No matter the background, he is truly the voice of the people."
Ikaika Jhun
Boom! Bulla! The Champ is here!
"My brother, I've known you almost my whole life. You should've gone to Radford — but no, you went to Kamehameha, and I get it. Kānaka Maoli, you deserve to go there.
Now let me just tell you this. I'm gonna tell you good luck because we have the man above. He will take care of everything. I'm just gonna tell you congratulations.
To everybody in District 24 Waikīkī — they are so lucky and blessed to have a man like you, with your character and your common sense, your love for God. You can make that place what it should be.
Congratulations. I love you. I will always be there for you. Boom!"
Champ Kaneshiro
A stabilizing force for 38 years.
"I've been a Recreation Specialist at the Women's Prison for 38 years. Along the way I've met many volunteers who support the women in an effort to help change their lives in a positive way.
Mr. Bulla Eastman is one of those people. He's been a stabilizing force every Christmas for them for as long as I can remember, coming in to preach the gospel of God.
Mr. Eastman is a true man of God and it is my pleasure to give him my support as an elected official."
Larson T. Medina
Accountability. Integrity. The change we need.
Mahalo for stepping up to bring changes to the system. I've always admired you, Pastor Bulla Eastman, and your will to run must have come with prayers in serving Ke Akua's directions. You'll be so good in the House of Representatives — bringing changes of accountability and integrity. Much love and respect, my dear friend. IMUA!
Patty Kahanamoku-Teruya
A man of his word.
"I have known Bulla Eastman for over 15 years. I'd just like to say that as long as I've known Bulla, I know I can trust him wholeheartedly. He is a man of his word and I know he will have the people's best interests in his heart."
Jeff Rasmussen
This is not a job for an outsider.
If you don't live here. If you haven't worked the hotels. If you haven't stepped past someone sleeping on your doorstep on the way to work. Then you don't understand what's at stake. You can study it from a distance. You can talk about it in a conference room. But you cannot feel it from the outside, and you cannot fix what you have not lived. Waikīkī was the prize jewel of the state — a beacon of aloha that drew the world to our shores and sent them home different. That light is dimming. We see it on the sidewalks. We see it in the storefronts. We feel it in every conversation with a worker, a visitor, a neighbor who remembers what this place used to be. The luster fades a little more each year, and the people who built this town are the only ones who can bring it back. Bulla has a real plan. Built from years of living it, working it, and seeing it up close. He knows what we've lost. He knows what it'll take to win it back. He's got my vote.
Patrick M. Ahler
Vote your values.
It's vital we vote our values, so I endorse "Bulla" Eastman for State House District 24. Bulla is an effective advocate for hospitality workers, families challenged with Hawaiʻi's high cost of living, and for those living on our streets deserving of a better way of life.
Bulla also devotes his heart to serving those in the criminal justice system, as a mentor for inmates as well as those living on the streets. His 20 years of experience living and working in Waikīkī, and partnering with multiple law enforcement associations, makes him the perfect candidate to make a difference.
I am confident that Bulla can hit the ground running from day one of his term if elected. He seeks out new ideas and perspectives, weighs alternatives, and is careful in developing reasonable solutions. He is approachable, engaged, and committed to serving well.
I have had the pleasure and opportunity to know and work with Bulla for 20 years, and highly recommend him for the State House without reservation.
Steven K. Pang
For the people. Not for his wallet.
"Bulla's vision is for the people, of the people, by the people. 'LOCAL TRANSLATION' — listen first, then write bills!
He's not into dragging people through the dirt or playing politics. Not once did I hear him talk stink about his opponent. Bulla wants change for the people, not for his wallet. Aloha!"
Pastor Shane Nojiri
A man of integrity who stays true to his word.
Vote Bulla. He has the drive, the passion, the dedication, the vision — but most of all, his love for the people. No matter what background you come from, he sees the heart. Bulla continues to serve in all communities and travels to reach people from all walks of life. I've known him for years, and by far he is the person I trust most for myself and my family. Whenever I need Bulla for guidance or advice, he is there with no hesitation. He is a man of integrity who stays true to his word. He will fight for what is right and speak the truth.
Sabrina Ribuca
Stand-up. Not self-serving.
Now more than ever we need politicians who are stand-up members of our community. There are too many instances of self-serving rather than serving politicians.
Bulla Eastman is a stand-up person who has shown through his ACTIONS that he can and will serve his community as well as all of Hawaiʻi as a member of the Hawaiʻi legislature. It is my privilege and honor to throw my support behind Bulla Eastman.
Mike Englar
You don't just get Bulla. You get Lynette too.
Aloha! I gotta tell you why Bulla Eastman is so great for Hawaiʻi — it's Lynette Eastman. She is the engine and power behind Bulla. So when you're electing Bulla, you're gonna have that engine behind you. You cannot have a better team representing the State of Hawaiʻi. Bulla & Lynette Eastman — that is who you need to vote for. Mahalo!
Mark Benson
A positive impact for our community.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Bulla, and I can confidently say that he possesses the necessary qualities and skills — and that his leadership and commitment to our community make him an outstanding candidate. I am confident he will make a positive impact. Please join me in supporting Bulla Eastman and electing him to the House of Representatives, District 24. Mahalo, and aloha.
Bobby Baniaga
Greater character I have not met.
"I have known Bulla Eastman for many years and have found him to be of high intelligence and great integrity. When Bulla engages in a task, he gives it his all and sees it through to completion. Mr. Eastman is precisely the kind of individual that Hawaiʻi needs right now to lead our state with genuine love for these islands and a tremendous amount of care for the people.
His charisma, ability to work with others, and know-how will absolutely allow him to get positive results in the legislature. I have not met anyone with greater character and I highly recommend Bulla Eastman without reservation."
Richard Kalei Bowles
16 years working alongside him.
Aloha, I am Tim Clark. I have worked in Waikīkī for 41 years.
I worked with Bulla Eastman for 16 years, and I have known him personally for much longer than that. As a corporate director of Security and Safety for a major hotel company in Waikīkī, Bulla had unique insight into the challenges that face the Waikīkī community.
Bulla's professionalism and vast experience enabled him to work seamlessly with groups such as police, fire, federal law enforcement, and other key stakeholders in the Waikīkī community to address important issues.
Waikīkī has been Bulla's home and kuleana for many years. I am so excited to see that Bulla has decided to step up and represent this community as a Representative.
Please join me in supporting Bulla Eastman. Mahalo.
Tim Clark
A different perspective. A refreshing one.
I would like to express my heartfelt support of Pastor Bulla Eastman for the State House of Representatives. Insanity, as the saying goes, is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results — and the same old approaches haven't gotten us where we need to go. Pastor Bulla will provide the innovative changes we desperately need. He and I have discussed at length many of the unaddressed issues we face. He brings a different perspective that I find refreshing. When the Lahaina wildfires broke out, he was instrumental in helping our church with trucking containers reach our hurting community. We have known each other since we were in grade school, so I can vouch for his integrity and his passion for our island home. I'm asking you to help us get this great man into a position of influence for the good of us all. Mahalo and aloha.
Apostle John DeMello
30 years. He'll tell it like it is.
I've had the pleasure of knowing Bulla for over 30 years.
We played softball together, and during that time I made a very good friend.
He is well-versed, always eager to help, and the thing I enjoyed the most — he would tell it like it is.
James "Coach" Lyons
A heart, head, and hands to serve.
"Bulla Eastman is a courageous and compassionate man with strong convictions. He has a heart, head, and hands to eagerly serve his community in many ways rather than focusing on being served. I strongly recommend that you grant him an opportunity to deploy his God-given resources to enrich and enhance his community of Waikīkī by casting your vote of confidence in him."
Pastor George Nagato
A man of his word for over 30 years.
"I support Bulla Eastman for State House District 24. I've known Bulla for over 30 years, and I can tell you a few things about him to encourage you to support him as well.
He is a man of deep faith and he will always do the right thing. You will never need to question his integrity, and he will always fight for you and what's right. When he tells you he is going to do something, you can count on him. Bulla has always been a man of his word.
Most likely, he's been through what you're going through and he understands. That's why he's running this race. He can help.
You want leadership, compassion, and a communicator — Bulla is your man for this job. Trust him and give him a chance, and you and your community will not be disappointed."
Bob Barrett
A long-time advocate for safety. Decades of experience.
Aloha! My name is Christopher Kam. I'm an Ocean Safety lifeguard with the City and County here in Honolulu. I'd like to put forth my sincere support for my friend and longtime advocate for safety, security, and responsibility — Pastor Bulla Eastman. I believe Bulla to be honest, transparent, knowledgeable, and accountable for the safety and well-being of our locals, visitors, and our community. He has decades of experience and is willing to put forth the work — not just the talk — to get the job done.
Chris Kam
A doer, not a talker.
Bulla Eastman is the kind of leader Waikīkī can count on — someone who doesn't just make promises, but shows up and delivers. He believes deeply that "the lesser is included in the greater," and lives that truth by making sure no one gets left behind, whether it's serving the overlooked, visiting inmates, or connecting people with real support, opportunity, and resources.
In a time when too many talk and too few act, Bulla stands out as a doer — a bold, compassionate voice who brings people together and gets results. He understands our community because he's in it, working alongside us, not above us.
If you want leadership rooted in action, unity, and genuine care for every person, vote for Bulla Eastman.
Pastor Sai Tagovailoa-Amosa
Dependable, caring, gets the job done.
"I am glad to write this note in support of Bulla Eastman. I have known Bulla for a few years doing community events and outreaches in the Waikīkī community. Bulla is very dependable, caring, responsible, and gets the job done. He has the passion, drive, and durability to see things through.
I believe Bulla is a great candidate for the Waikīkī district and we need more people like him."
Pastor Dennis Sallas
A man of his word. Highly skilled. Dedicated.
I have known Bulla Eastman for many years. I can confidently say that he is a man of his word — highly skilled, hardworking, and dedicated to his work and the community. He demonstrates strong leadership skills and is exceptional in problem solving. Bulla consistently goes above and beyond for the people in his community. He knows and understands the heart of Hawaiʻi and the community of Waikīkī. He goes above and beyond to deliver results that exceed expectations. Bulla Eastman has my full support and endorsement, and I have no doubt that he will be an asset and a blessing for State Representative District 24.
Dr. JoAnn T. Spinnato
Every attribute needed to serve.
"Bulla's integrity, mindset, and servant's heart has revealed God's Kingdom here on earth. He carries every attribute needed to represent any community here in Hawaiʻi and beyond."
Gabby Pahinui Jr.
Strong leadership. Genuine commitment.
I am proud to support your candidacy. You have consistently shown strong leadership, dedication, and a genuine commitment to serving our community. Your hard work, integrity, and passion for making a positive difference are truly appreciated. I am confident you will continue to lead with purpose and represent us well. Wishing you much success.
Kathy Gunderson
He will serve you with the spirit of Aloha.
"It is an honor and privilege to write a letter of support for Bulla Eastman. I have known Bulla for many years, and he has always been a leader of action by sharing the true spirit and values of Aloha.
When Bulla is elected he will make a difference every day, and will serve you with H.R.S. 5-7.5:
Akahai (Kindness), Lokahi (Unity), ʻOluʻolu (Agreeable), Haʻahaʻa (Humility), Ahonui (Patience)"
Allan Silva, M.Ed.
Over 20 years alongside him in hospitality.
"I am the Director of Rooms for a major resort in Waikīkī and I am pleased to share my support for Bulla Eastman running for Hawaiʻi State Representative.
I have known and worked alongside Bulla Eastman in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. Bulla has shown dedication to the people of Waikīkī through his engagement with residents and business leaders, his understanding of local concerns, and his willingness to listen. His approach reflects an appreciation for the unique character of Waikīkī and the importance of maintaining a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful community.
What stands out is his grounding in personal values — a strong faith in God and his respect for others. Many who know him, including myself, recognize that these principles guide his decisions and interactions, encouraging a leadership style rooted in compassion, integrity, and accountability.
Bulla Eastman's focus on community well-being, along with his commitment to representing the voices of residents, positions him as a candidate worth learning more about. I encourage others to engage with him, understand his perspectives, and participate in the process of choosing leadership that reflects the needs and aspirations of Waikīkī."
Chi Mok
Met in 1980. Still there for each other.
"My name is Tom Pestolesi. I met Bulla in 1980 at UH. A very unique friendship started and has been amazing from day one.
To this day, if I need anything from Bulla, I know he will be there for me. He will do the same for the people of Hawaiʻi."
Tommy P.
One man you can trust.
"Nowadays we need people who literally put God first — not the ones who just use God in their speeches. Pastor Bulla will come to you even if he doesn't know you, and pray for you!
Waikīkī District will be blessed to have Pastor Bulla represent their district. I wish Aiea had him. One man you can trust — one hundred percent."
Ben Sesepasara
Heart, integrity, commitment.
I've had the privilege of serving and witnessing Bulla Eastman in ministry for years, including outreach in our prisons and prayer in our communities. I've personally seen his heart, integrity, and commitment to serve others.
I support his candidacy and believe he will lead with humility, compassion, and a genuine desire to do what is right for our community.
Mahalo for stepping up to serve.
Shannon Galeai
He carries the love of Christ, the community, and the people.
"Bulla has our full support — he has always supported us through thick and thin. Even when I was personally struggling, he not only called me and prayed for me, but traveled from Hawaiʻi to speak life into me and encourage our family in Texas.
He truly carries the love of Christ, the community, and the people. In my opinion he is what a true servant leader is all about — and he will definitely make a marked impact on those he serves and represents."
Ryan Takao
Waikīkī was glorious. With Bulla, it will be again.
Bulla Eastman is a sharp, caring, nurturing, well-rounded man — as he jokes — but it truly is a fact and foundation that has anchored and prepared him to answer this call to serve his home and community.
Just read his résumé and you'll realize he has been at the forefront of influence, with boots on the ground in emergency situations in Lāhainā with Convoy of Hope. He and his wife Lynette are on the cutting edge of radio entertainment and outreach into the prison system for years — making valuable differences in the lives of men who are leading successful and fruitful lives back home in their ʻohanas and communities.
I was the lead dancer and cast captain of the Jim Nabors Show, and choreographer and lead dancer for Don Ho at the Hilton Dome, for over a decade. Waikīkī then was filled with locals as well as tourists interacting in every restaurant, lounge, dance venue, and showroom.
Waikīkī's great balance has plummeted in locals' presence and influence, and the flourishing of arts and entertainment. With Bulla at the helm, I believe we can achieve those beautiful days in Waikīkī again — and transcend them, making Waikīkī even more glorious for our local community and the world at our doorstep.
Colleen Nomura
The best candidate to create healthy, positive change.
"Bulla Eastman is the ideal candidate for the State House of Representatives in District 24.
First and foremost, Bulla Eastman has built a foundation amongst the people of Hawaiʻi as a man with fearless trust and allegiance to God, our Creator, providing him with an unshakeable and proper internal compass — a quality the founders of our nation believed was a prerequisite for anyone holding office in government.
In addition, Bulla Eastman's degree in law and experience in business and management affords him both deep insight and understanding into the difficulties and burdens our current government places on business owners and citizens alike. These qualities, combined with his fearlessness to both stand for and speak the truth, make Bulla Eastman the best candidate to create the healthy, positive change needed to guide our government."
Gregory A.K. Hoke, DDS
Not running to please man. Running to please God.
A Servant of God Called to Love God, and to Love All People…
Bulla is not running for office to please man, but to please God so that he will be able to please man with God's plan. Bulla knows that this is not about political party affiliation and or man-made ideologies, but about the 'People — Residents and Visitors' — through honest and righteous legislative mandates and practices that are legally and morally founded.
'Although a gifted Speaker, Bulla is so much more gifted as a Listener through his heart and soul for All People…'
Much Alofa and Respect. God Bless, Godspeed, and God Strong Always in All of His Ways…
Tenari Ma'afala
One of the most committed volunteers I have ever known.
"I have been blessed and exposed to thousands of volunteers in my career across the United States. Each brought their own unique qualities to the offenders we serve.
Bulla is a special person and absolutely one of the most committed volunteers I have ever known. He gives to the men and families of Hawaiʻi from his heart. Don't listen to the words — watch his actions, his work, and his commitment to making the men of Hawaiʻi better. The families of Hawaiʻi better. And each and every person he comes in contact with better for knowing him. He will always be a friend, and for that I am thankful."
Todd Thomas
The most qualified leader for meaningful change.
"Bulla Eastman is the premier candidate for State Representative in District 24. Deeply connected to the community, Bulla offers innovative solutions tailored to the needs of Waikīkī. He is the most qualified leader to bring meaningful change to the district."
Danny Asao
Courageous, smart, diligent — no one better.
"Love Bulla so much — he's the only one who can help lead Hawaiʻi. Courageous, smart, diligent, loves God — no one better!"
Tim Chey
The perfect man for the job.
"What I admire about Bulla Eastman is his genuine love for God and his genuine love and compassion for the broken, lost, and incarcerated people of Hawaiʻi. I've known Bulla for 5 years and I cannot put into words my gratitude for him and the role he's played in my life. He is a prime example of a leader who puts what he says into action. He's not afraid to put his hands to the plow.
I strongly believe he will do great things to meet the needs of the people, the District of Waikīkī, and the state of Hawaiʻi. He's the perfect man for the job. I'm writing to express my strong support for Bulla Eastman — one hundred percent."
Bronco Woodlyn
Win or lose, he brings determination, discipline, and heart.
"I've known Bulla for a long time. He is a God-fearing man who will do what is right, not what is popular. In today's world, that kind of character matters.
He is also a fierce competitor who never gives up. I've witnessed both of these attributes firsthand — especially the latter on the racquetball courts. Win or lose, Bulla brings determination, discipline, and heart into everything he does.
I truly believe he will carry those same qualities into public service and work hard for the people he represents."
Del Beazley
He will be one for the people.
"I endorse and support Bulla Eastman for Representative of District 24 Waikiki. I have known Bulla for many years. He's one of the most knowledgeable, kind, hard-working, and caring people I know.
Bulla will be a great elected official. He will be one for the people. He will fight for us always and never give up on his mission to make Hawaiʻi a better place.
So please join me in supporting Bulla Eastman in his run for Representative of District 24 Waikiki."
Brian Derby
This is just the beginning.
"No better man is qualified than Bulla Eastman to do anything in the community. This guy has been watching out for his community for years!
Waikīkī, Bulla is exactly who you need — watching out and doing the right thing for all of us.
I have a feeling this is just the beginning. Go get 'em, Bulla. And if I lived in Waikīkī, you would have my vote!"
Prime Time Pipi
Strong conviction, deep compassion, genuine heart.
"I believe Reverend Bulla Eastman would be an exceptional representative for State House District 24 because he brings together something that is rare in leadership today — strong conviction, deep compassion, and a genuine heart for people.
Reverend Eastman is not only a man of faith, but a man of action. His background in security shows strength, discipline, and the ability to remain steady under pressure — qualities that matter when making decisions that affect families, neighborhoods, and the future of our community. He understands the importance of safety, stability, and responsibility.
But even more than that, what stands out is the way he cares for people. He leads with love, listens with patience, and meets people where they are. His foundation in his relationship with Jesus Christ is evident in the way he serves others — with humility, grace, and a desire to uplift rather than divide. That kind of Christ-centered leadership is exactly what our community needs.
District 24 deserves someone who will not only fight for practical needs like housing, safety, and affordability, but also someone who will never lose sight of the human heart behind every issue. Reverend Eastman brings both strength and compassion together in a way that reflects servant leadership.
I believe he would serve faithfully, lead honestly, and represent the district with integrity, kindness, and courage. In a time when leadership often feels distant, he offers something different — a leader who is grounded in faith, committed to people, and ready to serve with his whole heart."
Gary Jellings
He walks the walk. He talks the talk.
Bulla is a man of integrity. What he says he's going to do, gets done. There's no second-guessing with this brother. He walks the walk and talks the talk. He's somebody who actually listens — and hears the concerns of people. The time for change and true leadership is now.
Arthur Nahina
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V.How to Vote
In this district, the primary is the election.
D24 hasn't gone Republican in decades. Whoever wins the Democratic primary on August 8 is who represents you. Make your plan now.
Two minutes · Register or update
No address change, no ballot. Handle it now.
Moved since 2022? New to Waikīkī? The ballot goes to the address the state has on file. Update it — takes two minutes with your ID.
olvr.hawaii.gov
Register / Update →
8 August 2026 Democratic Primary · Saturday
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Register or update your address.
Hawaiʻi has same-day registration at polling places, but don't wait.
ONLINE · olvr.hawaii.gov
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Ballots mail to every registered voter.
Watch your mailbox — vote at the kitchen table, drop it back.
JUL 22 · approx.
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Return your ballot.
Drop box or mail. Postmarks don't count — it must arrive by election day.
BY AUG 8 · 7 p.m.
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Or vote in person.
Voter service centers open late July. Check your polling place on the state site.
OPEN · LATE JULY
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