David P. "Kawika" Crowley (1952 – January 4, 2023) was a Hawaiian politician who was the Republican nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Hawaii's 2nd congressional district in the November 2012 election.
He was the first homeless person in Hawaii – and perhaps any state – to be nominated for Congress on a major party ticket.
[6] In 2012, Crowley defeated Matthew DiGeronimo to win the Republican nomination for Hawaii's 2nd Congressional district race.
[7] In the general election, Crowley was easily beaten by Tulsi Gabbard, who became the first Hindu Member of Congress.
[14] Crowley committed suicide by jumping off Pu’ueo Bridge in downtown Hilo, on January 4, 2023.