#2012 primary election

Kawauchi, Yagong Disagree With Critical Report on Election

The county clerk says she does not deserve blame aimed at her in a report from the state Office of Elections.

Inouye Not Ready To Concede District 4 Senate Race

Former state Sen. Lorraine Inouye is questioning the voting in which she apparently lost to incumbent Sen. Malama Solomon.

Election Problems Prompt Discussion of Mail-in Voting

As has been seen in other states, absentee voting is on the rise, and represented a majority of voters this year on the Big Island and Kauai.

Kenoi and Kim Move On to General Election

Neither candidate pulls a majority; four County Council candidates escape that fate.

Kahele and Solomon Win Outright; Ruderman to Face Smith

Veteran lawmakers Inouye, Ikeda and Smart fail in their bids in Saturday’s primary.

UPDATE: Voting Hours Extended; Results Will Be Delayed

Hawai`i’s governor made the unusual move of extending the hours because some polling stations failed to open on time.