Election
Inouye, San Buenaventura, Richards win state Senate seats representing Big Island
There are three State Senate races on the Big Island, including District 4, that pits the former Senator of District 1 Lorraine Inouye against Helen Tupai.
Incumbents on Big Island keep their seats in the State House
Hawaiʻi County will vote for five state representatives in the 2022 General Election. The county has one more seat in the House due to an increase in population.
Live 2022 Election Results: Big Island and Hawaiʻi state races
Democrats sweep top Hawai’i race, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz reelected as US Senator and incumbent Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning US House seats.
50,000 Big Island residents have voted; ballots must be received by 7 p.m. today to count
Big Island Now will have fast local and state results, updated every five minutes. The first results are expected to be available at about 7:30 p.m.
It’s Election Day: Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. HST on Big Island to count
On the Big Island, registered voters can drop off their ballots at any of the nine drop box locations or at Hawaiʻi County’s two Voter Service Centers in Hilo and Kona.
What the 64% of Big Island voters who have yet to cast ballots for Nov. 8 Election need to know
Have you voted yet? There’s only three days left to turn in your ballot to be counted. The deadline is 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
Governor’s Race: Both candidates have served the state as lieutenant governor
The 2022 race for governor features two men who each have served the state as lieutenant governor.
Election reminder: Ballots must be received by 7 pm on Nov. 8 to count
With less than one week to go, election officials recommend Hawaiʻi voters return their completed ballots by dropping them off at a ballot drop box or by visiting a voter service center within their county rather than placing them in the mail.
Q&A: Learn about Big Island candidates running for House of Representatives
Meet Hawai’i Island’s candidates for the House of Representatives.
Candidate Q&A: Meet Hawai‘i Island’s Senate candidates
More representation for Hawai‘i County residents is coming to the State Legislature as an additional House seat was created in January due to the rise in the island’s population, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.
Hawai’i County Council District 2 race features political newcomers Kagiwada and Kusch
District 2 is the only race left to be decided for the Hawai’i County Council.
What Hawaiʻi County voters need to know about three proposed Charter amendments?
The Charter amendments involve creating a Youth Commission, adding two members to the Board of Ethics and giving the County Auditor power to investigate abuse, waste and fraud.
What to know about voting in Nov. 8 election on Big Island
The Hawai’i County Elections Division will begin mailing ballots to registered Hawai’i Island voters for the general election on Oct. 19 and voters should receive them between Oct. 21 and 26.
More Than 25 Candidates to Attend 62nd Annual Democratic Party Grand Rally in Hilo
Election season is in full swing and the Hawai‘i Democratic Party invites voters to meet its candidates face-to-face before next month’s primary election.
Ka Leo O Nā ʻŌpio to Host GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
A collaboration of individuals and organizations dedicated to Native Hawaiian youth civic engagement is hosting a Republican gubernatorial candidate forum tonight (Thursday, July 7).
Waimea Community Association to Host Online Forum With Candidates in Several Races
Ballots for this year’s primary election are expected to arrive in Big Island mailboxes by July 26 and Waimea Community Association wants voters to be as informed as possible before making their first choices.
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.
Candidate Filing Period For 2022 Elections Opens Next Week
People seeking office this year can make their intentions paperwork official beginning next week.
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.