Mainland High Rollers Flood Hawaii Politics With Green's Heal America PAC Cash

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According to new filings and public records, Gov. Josh Green's Heal America PAC raised nearly $500,000 in 2025, with a significant portion of the funds coming from interests with clear business ties to Hawaii. The donors include a San Francisco real estate investor connected to resort holdings, gambling industry groups pushing to legalize sports betting, and the car-sharing company Turo. The donor mix has raised questions about whether the PAC is serving national health priorities or private economic agendas.

Why it matters

The influx of mainland money into Hawaii's political landscape has raised concerns about the influence of outside interests and whether the PAC's activities are aligned with the state's best interests or the personal business agendas of its donors.

The details

Heal America logged $488,541 in receipts and $204,000 in spending for 2025, with the largest single donor being DHL Mahi Associates, which contributed $150,000 in September. The PAC also received about $65,000 in combined contributions from the Sports Betting Alliance, Turo, and casino executive Anthony Marnell. These donors have been actively lobbying in Honolulu, raising questions about whether they are seeking access or favorable policy outcomes.

• Heal America raised nearly $500,000 in 2025, according to new filings and public records.
• DHL Mahi Associates contributed $150,000 to the PAC in September 2025.
• The Sports Betting Alliance, Turo, and casino executive Anthony Marnell contributed a combined $65,000 to the PAC in 2025.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Observers are watching to see whether Heal America increases donations to candidates aligned with donors' commercial interests as the 2026 campaign cycle progresses.