A political action committee (PAC) formed by the carpenters union and Pacific Resource Partnership, has begun spending money to support Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami in the lieutenant governor race. The PAC, known as "For a Better Tomorrow," has already spent about $75,000 in television time and an undisclosed amount for production of a 30-second commercial. The committee has more than $12 million available. This move has been criticized by incumbent Sylvia Luke, who accused the PAC of smearing her with a million-dollar campaign in 2022 and another $3 million boosting Ikaika Anderson. Despite this, Luke has stated that she welcomes support from across Hawaii and calls for it to be conducted in a positive and respectful way.