Big Island Election 2026

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

The Hawai‘i Office of Elections says the logic and accuracy examination was administered by official observers who serve as “the eyes and ears” of the public and represent various political parties, community groups and interested individuals.

Multiple news outlets report that Ryan Wesley Routh is a resident of Kaʻaʻawa. Honolulu’s KHON2 reported that neighbors who know him were stunned that he could even be involved in something like what he’s accused.

Rep. Mark Nakashima suddenly passed away in July. First elected to his seat in 2008, he ran unopposed in the primary election in August.

Not only will voters have another chance in just fewer than 3 months to have their voices heard about who they think are the best people to lead them during the next few years at the local, state and federal government levels, they’ll also have a say on some proposed changes to the document that outlines how government actually works on the Big Island.

In the House, residents will see a shakeup for Districts 1 and 2.

With about 131,358 registered voters in Hawai‘i County, less than half, 44,382, cast ballots.