Daniel Holt is a former American politician and Democrat who represented House District 28 in the Hawaii House of Representatives, encompassing areas including Sand Island, Iwilei, Chinatown, Palama. Born and raised in Honolulu, he focused on community improvement, taking a strong stance against crime, advocating for social services funding, and supporting nonprofits via Act 310 funds amid federal cuts. Notable roles include Co-Chair of the Native Hawaiian Caucus; he resigned effective February 13, 2026, after appointment as Special Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources . In 2022, he launched Kapalama Consulting for nonprofit outreach, event planning, and youth programming, emphasizing cultural preservation and economic opportunity.

Education and Political Experience

Holt's extensive legislative experience spans over a decade before his 2016 election, including Bills Researcher for the Senate Ways and Means Committee, Legislative Aide to Senator Gilbert Kahele, Committee Clerk for the Senate Special Committee on Accountability, Legislative Director in the Senate President's office, and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. He previously chaired the Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board and worked for Horizon Lines . He resides in Honolulu with his wife and two dogs.