Election
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Waimea Community Association Hosts Lt. Governor Candidate Forum
The Waimea Community Association is hosting six candidates in the race to become the state’s next lieutenant governor for an online forum today.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Candidate Filing Period For 2022 Elections Opens Next Week
People seeking office this year can make their intentions paperwork official beginning next week.
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Hawai‘i County Inauguration Day Marks Multiple Firsts
With only one week left before a significant portion of funding evaporates, along with a daily bill of $80,000 to handle the logistics of mainland travel and testing, Roth faces a pivotal moment early in his tenure as mayor.
Monday, December 07, 2020
Big Island Elected Officials to be Sworn in Monday
Former Big Island Mayor William P. Kenoi will offer the keynote address.
Saturday, November 07, 2020
Joe Biden Named President-Elect
Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States.
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
AP Calls Michigan For Biden, Bringing Him One State Shy of Presidency
Wednesday has been a moving day for presidential challenger Joe Biden, who according to several official counts now stands one state away from claiming the United States presidency.
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
Biden Beats Trump In Hawai‘i, Election Still Up For Grabs
Former Vice President Joe Biden drubbed incumbent Donald Trump in Hawai‘i’s General Election, earning the state’s four electoral votes.
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
Hawai‘i Incumbents, Favored Newcomers Post Strong Showing on Election Day
Early results showed most incumbents for Hawai‘i County’s leadership positions in the House of Representatives would keep their seats.
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
Final Printout Shows Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder Winner of District 5 Seat
Two Hawai‘i County Council seats were to be decided by the general election. As of late Tuesday night, one was in the books while another was still being decided.
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
Big Island Casts Familiar Face in New Role as Mayor
There’s a new man in charge on the Big Island.
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
Incumbents in State House to Keep Seats, Final Printout Shows
Initial election results for the state were delayed several hours due to huge voter turnout to the polls on Election Day with final ballots being cast on O‘ahu after 11 p.m.
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
Mass Voter Turnout Delays Hawai‘i Election Results
Adding to Hawai‘i’s timing issues appears to be the factor of voter turnout at polling places, where long lines persisted beyond 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Ballots to be Mailed to Public Beginning in October
Places of Deposit will be available to all voters beginning Oct. 14, 2020, up to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, General Election Day.
Friday, August 21, 2020
US Postal Service Launches Updated Website
The Postal Service also recommends that voters mail their ballots at least one week prior to their states’ due dates to allow for timely receipt by election officials.
Sunday, August 09, 2020
West Hawai‘i Wahine Post Strong Showing in 2020 Primary
Women stole the show in West Hawai‘i Primary Elections Saturday night.
Sunday, August 09, 2020
Full List of Big Island Primary Election Results
Hawai‘i voted Saturday — or several days before via mail-in balloting, the state’s first such endeavor — for statewide and county offices in the 2020 Primary Elections.
Saturday, August 08, 2020
Hawai‘i County Will Have New Mayor
Hawai‘i County will welcome in a new mayor in the upcoming term.
Thursday, August 06, 2020
Voter Service Centers Offer Options For Those Who Miss Mail-In Deadline
Election Day in Hawai‘i is fast approaching, and several options remain for those who have yet to cast and submit their ballots.
Monday, July 20, 2020
Political Signage Prohibited in Certain Areas
Displaying political signage visible from state highways is illegal unless the area falls under the exempted categories laid out in Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Big Island Ballots for 2020 Primary in the Mail
A postage stamp is not required when mailing ballots back to Elections Division.