Election
Candidate Filing Deadline for 2020 Election Approaches
Potential candidates for public office in Hawai‘i have a little more than one week to decide if they want to run in the 2020 election cycle.
Kim Explains Motivations Behind His Bid For a Fourth Term for Hawai‘i County Mayor
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim will seek a fourth term, saying he will do it as he’s always done, accepting no more than a $10 donation from any single entity.
Hawai‘i Voters Asked to Update Signatures
The 2020 Primary Election will be the first statewide election conducted by mail and no traditional polling places will be opened on Election Day.
COVID-19 Pushes All Primary Voting to Mail-In Ballots
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i has canceled plans for walk-in voting on April 4, 2020, due to COVID-19.
Mail-In Voting Begins for Democratic Presidential Primary
This year is the first year Hawai‘i’s Presidential primary is being conducted by mail. The change was approved by party members last year.
Democratic Party Delegate Elections Set
It’s election season, and that entails more than just selecting candidates for office.
Fitzgerald to Announce Mayoral Candidacy Saturday
Fitzgerald served as the director of Parks and Recreation under former mayor, Billy Kenoi.
Hawai‘i Democratic Party Announces Ballot
Party also lays out registration guidelines and explains new voting procedures.
Mitch Roth Announces Mayoral Campaign
Roth declared his candidacy to a group of supporters and media Tuesday evening at Liliuokalani Park & Gardens in Hilo.
Dozens Say Vote by Mail Cards Never Came
Questions about flaws in the vote by mail process have prompted disenfranchisement concerns as Hawaii transitions permanently to new voting system.
Voting by Mail to Begin With 2020 Elections
Postcards have been mailed out confirming voter registration and announcing the transition to voting by mail beginning with the 2020 elections.
Senators Call for Climate Action Discussion in 1st Democratic Primary Debate
Senators called on NBC News and MSNBC to devote significant time to a discussion on climate action at the first Democratic presidential primary debate.
Hawai‘i State Elections Commission to Convene June 12
The Hawai‘i State Elections Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 10 a.m. on O‘ahu at the State Office Tower, 235 South Beretania St.
Sen. Kahele & Rep. Todd Hosting Town Hall Meeting
Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele and Rep. Chris Todd invite the public to a Legislative Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.
Rep. Gabbard Will Participate in Democratic Debates
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s campaign for President reports that it has surpassed the threshold of 65,000 unique donors required join the Democratic debates.
Kahele for Congress Releases First Quarter Fundraising Results
The Kahele for Congress Committee reports that in the two months since the campaign’s launch, it has raised $250,194.38 from 3,231 donors.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Securing America’s Elections Act
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard re-introduced the Securing America’s Elections Act (H.R.1946) on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
3 Former Hawai‘i Governors Endorse Kahele For Congress
Former Hawaiʻi Governors John Waiheʻe, Ben Cayetano and Neil Abercrombie formally endorsed State Senator Kai Kahele on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
