Election

“Our priority is to engage with the community, continue the momentum and ensure that conservative and independent-minded voters have a seat at the table,” said new West Hawai‘i GOP Chairperson Monique Perreira.

A peaceful protest is scheduled for 5 p.m. Feb. 5 along Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway, south of Henry Street, near The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints temple.

Chief Jusice Mark E. Recktenwald will use his time to do an overview of the court system’s achievements and priorities.

A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so does the next public service chapter of a former Hawai‘i County Council member.

Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda, Prosecuting Attorney-elect Kelden Waltjen and members of the Hawaiʻi County Council will be sworn in. If you can’t make it in person, the ceremony is also being livestreamed. Alameda, Waltjen and incoming Council Chairman Holeka Inaba will give remarks.

Former Hawai‘i state legislator, U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Democrat Gabbard is helping lead the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”

Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda announced his selections for deputy managing director and managing director.

Democrats dominated state elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state House seats on O‘ahu.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.

Incumbents U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda win re-election in the 2024 Hawai’i General Election.

Democrats won all the Senate and House races on the Big Island during the 2024 General Election.

Check out the results from the 2024 General Election now!

The first printout of results from the State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections came in at 11:40 p.m.

As Election Day approached noon, 66,710 ballots had been received out of the 120,831 Big Island residents who are registered, according to the Hawaiʻi County Elections Division.

University of Hawai‘i political science professor says it’s essentially a choice between a steady approach to county government or a less conventional but untested approach, with the appeal of each depending on whether voters think their needs are being met by incumbent Mitch Roth’s administration or if they’re ready to take a chance and go a new direction with challenger Kimo Alameda.

For those with mail-in ballots still to deposit, there are 10 receptacles and two Voter Service Centers for ballot envelopes that will be accepted until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

There were 114,385 ballots issued in Hawai‘i County as of 5:30 p.m. Monday, with 3,354 already recevied by the Elections Division of the Hawai‘i County Office of the County Clerk.

Posting signs along state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined by state law unlawful. That includes, but is not limited to, on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.

80% of Hawai‘i Island voters would support candidates who prioritize services such as publicly funded child care.

“We encourage all voters to sign up for ballot notifications. This will let voters know when to expect their mail ballot packet to be delivered, as well if their voted ballot has been received and accepted for counting.” — Hawai‘i Chief Election Officer Scott Nago