Election
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.
Rep. Gabbard Continues New Hampshire Tour
Tulsi Gabbard, Hawai‘i congresswoman and presidential candidate, continued her tour across New Hampshire this President’s Day.
Rep. Gabbard Visits New Hampshire
Tulsi Gabbard, Hawai‘i congresswoman and presidential candidate, met with the people of New Hampshire this weekend
League of Women Voters Pushing Automatic Voter Registration Bills
This legislative session has witnessed the introduction of numerous bills addressing the need to reform Hawai‘i’s elections.
New App Aims to Increase Participation in Democratic Process
Hawai‘i’s first ever civic engagement app, KĀKOU, is putting the power of change in the palm of your hand.
The Aloha Launch: Rep. Gabbard Kicks Off 2020 Presidential Campaign
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard launched her Presidential campaign on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Honolulu.
Proclamation Issued for Special Election of District IV, Honolulu City Council
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige issued a proclamation calling for a special election for the District IV seat on the Honolulu City Council.
Sen. Kahele to Run for 2nd Congressional District
Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele announced his plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for her congressional seat.
Elections Commission to Convene on O‘ahu
The Hawai‘i State Elections Commission will meet on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at 10 a.m. at State Office Tower, 235 South Beretania St., in Honolulu, Room 203.
Machado Remains OHA Chair With Support of Full Board
The OHA Board of Trustees unanimously voted to retain Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Trustee Colette Y. Machado as its chair.
2018 Hawai‘i County Inauguration to Air on Nā Leo
Nā Leo TV will provide live coverage of the 2018 Inauguration of the Hawaiʻi County Council, on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018.
Senate Leadership & Committee Chairs Announced
Hawai‘i Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi has announced the Senate leadership and committee chairs for the upcoming Thirtieth Legislative Biennium 2019 through 2020.
