In 1946 , he suffered his first - ever defeat in his political career , losing in a bid for Hawaii County Chairman .
In 1940 Kealoha was elected to the Hawaii County Board of Supervisors , where he won re-election for three successive terms .
In 1946 , Kealoha suffered Kealoha 's first - ever defeat in his political career , losing in a bid Hawaii County   County Chairman .
In 1940 Kealoha was elected to the Hawaii County Board of Supervisors , where he won re-election for three successive terms .