Elle Cochran
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Democratic (2022–2026)
Elle Cochran | |
|---|---|
 Cochran in 2024 | |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Member of the Maui County Council for West Maui | |
| In office 2011–2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 or 1965 (age 60–61)[1] |
| Party | Republican (2026–present) Democratic (2022–2026) |
| Spouse | Wayne A. Cochran |
Eleanora Kellett Cochran is an American politician who serves in the Hawaii House of Representatives representing the 14th district, which includes the areas of Wai'ehu, Waihe'e, Kahakuloa, Honokahua, Kahana, Mahinahina Camp, Ka'anapali, Lahaina, Lahainaluna, Olowalu and portions of Ma'alaea. She won the seat in the 2022 election as the Democratic nominee, but defected to the Republican Party in 2026.[2]
Cochran was a Maui County councilmember for 8 years, from 2011 to 2018.[3][4] In 2018, she ran for Mayor of Maui County and lost to Mike Victorino.[3]
During the 2025 legislative session, Cochran notably missed 51 of 60 Hawaii House of Representatives floor sessions, an 85% absence rate, and 1,202 votes.[5][6]
On March 16, 2026, she changed her party identification from Democrat to Republican, citing a need for "stronger advocacy and a louder voice" following the Maui wildfires.[7]
She is the founder of the Save Honolua Coalition. She serves as Dame Commander, Royal Order of the Crown, for Owana Salazar. She has also earned certification as a court mediator.[citation needed]