7 Things We Didn’t Expect in Hawai‘i’s Elections This Year
The 2020 General Election changed the way Hawai‘i votes, delivered victories for new mayors for two counties and a new Honolulu prosecutor.
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Happening Now: Election Day is Here in Hawai‘i and We’re Following the Latest on Local Races
We’re behind the scenes reporting from the state counting center.
What’s Open and Closed for General Election Day in Honolulu
It may be an all-mail election day, but some offices will be closed on Nov. 3, 2020.
Last-Minute Tips to Make Sure Your General Election Vote Counts in Honolulu
Election Day is here but there’s still time for even hard-core procrastinators to get your ballot in.
How to Register to Vote in Hawai‘i and Check if Your Ballot was Counted for the General Election
Your ballots must be back at elections HQ by Nov. 3, so the city recommends sending your mail-in ballot no later than today, Oct. 27.
A Record Turnout for Hawai‘i’s First All By-Mail Ballot Serves Up an Exciting, Sleep-Deprived (Yet Satisfying) Good Time
Think of it as Primary Election Confidential.
Here’s How to Find Out If Your Hawai‘i Primary Election Ballot Has Been Counted
Election officials are not accepting the excuse, “it got lost in the mail.” Here’s how you can check to make sure your ballot arrived.
Hawai‘i 2020 Primary Election Offers Voters Choices for Mayor, Prosecutor and More
Here is our guide to races to watch and how last-minute voters can still participate in the state’s first all-vote-by-mail election on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Hawai‘i’s First All-Vote-by-Mail Election Has Begun
What you need to do now and where to go to make sure your vote gets counted.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Our Interview With Louis Kealoha 9 Years Before He and Katherine Kealoha Are Found Guilty
In 2010, prosecutors find that the pair had been abusing their power nearly from the get-go.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dan Akaka Became the First Native Hawaiian Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1990
Ahead of the July candidate filing deadline, Dan Boylan reflects on the pivotal U.S. Senate race between Democrat Dan Akaka and Republican Pat Saiki, following the death of Spark Matsunaga.
Who is Tulsi Gabbard? It’s Complicated
The Hawai‘i U.S. Representative Officially Starts Her Presidential Campaign With an Aloha Launch in Waikīkī.
Twitter Reacts to Ed Case Being an “Asian Trapped in a White Body”
The national audience was not amused.
6 Things We Didn’t Expect from Hawai‘i’s 2018 General Election
Seesaw local races; emotional speeches and a decent turnout.
So You Want to Vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6 But Forgot to Register? No Worries!
HONOLULU Magazine’s last-minute voting guide to General Election 2018.
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono on Life as a National Lightning Rod Ahead of Election Day
The Hawai‘i lawmaker says voters tell her they appreciate her strong language.
5 Reasons Governor David Ige Is Heading for Re-Election
Plus four other surprising things about Hawai‘i’s 2018 primary election
You Can Now Register and Vote on the Same Day in Hawai‘i’s Primary Election
Voters can walk-in to vote from now until Thursday, Aug. 9 and, for the first time in state history, polling places on Saturday, Aug. 11 are offering same-day registration.
Political Survivor: A Closer Look at Hawaiʻi’s First Female Senator, Mazie Hirono
As she runs for a second term we take a closer look at a politician who’s more interesting now than she’s ever been.
7 Things We Didn’t Expect from the 2018 Hawaiʻi Election Deadline
Former Rep. Ed Case joins the race for Congress; and a lawmaker briefly goes shirtless to help a friend
Why Do So Many Local Politicians Want to Be Hawai‘i’s Lieutenant Governor?
Many people run for the get-no-respect no. 2 job. Here’s why.
Live Blog: Hawai‘i Memorial Service for the Late U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka
Our blog covering the services for the late Senator Daniel Akaka.
What to Expect for the 24-Hour Services Honoring the Late U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka
Some tips for thousands expected to pay their respects at State Capitol and Kawaiaha’o Church. Plus, find out the schedule of services and where to park.
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