Election
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
West Hawai‘i Wahine Post Strong Showing in 2020 Primary
Women stole the show in West Hawai‘i Primary Elections Saturday night.
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.
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.
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.
Big Island Ballots for 2020 Primary in the Mail
A postage stamp is not required when mailing ballots back to Elections Division.
Hawai‘i County Mayoral Forum Set For Thursday
Nā Leo TV is hosting a Big Island mayoral forum on Thursday, July 16.
Political Signage Restricted to Certain Areas, DPW Says
Encroachments in county right of ways have the potential to impair vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian sight distances.
Drive-Through Voter Registration Available This Week
To register to vote, a person must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a confirmed resident of Hawai‘i.
