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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.

Big Island Elected Officials to be Sworn in Monday

Former Big Island Mayor William P. Kenoi will offer the keynote address.

Joe Biden Named President-Elect

Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States. 

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.

Big Island Casts Familiar Face in New Role as Mayor

There’s a new man in charge on the Big Island. 

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.

Hawai‘i County Will Have New Mayor

Hawai‘i County will welcome in a new mayor in the upcoming term. 

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. 
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