#Democratic Party of Hawaii

Hawaiʻi County Democrats elect Pono Kekela as interim committee chairman

Born and raised in Hilo, Kekela graduated from Waiākea High School and went on to receive a business degree at Midland University in Nebraska. He moved back to Hilo in January 2020 and now owns marketing and communications company Kekela Enterprises and is active in Hui ‘Ohana, the Hawai‘i Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce.

Hawai‘i Democratic Party governing body votes to remove chairperson, elect new leadership to move into 2024

Challenges in fundraising and filling important party officer vacancies caused a lack of confidence in the party’s direction. Kīhei, Maui, resident Donna Domingo immediately assumed the role of acting chairperson.

Hawai‘i groups seek government travel bans to 20 states, citing public employee safety

Eleven organizations co-signed a letter to Gov. Josh Green; mayors Kawakami, Blangiardi, Bissen and Roth; State Board of Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi; and University of Hawai‘i President David Lassner.

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. 

Hawai‘i Dems Set Priorities for 2019 Legislative Session

The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i released its legislative priorities to Democratic legislators, in advance of the 2019 legislative session.

Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Precinct Meetings, March 7

The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i (DPH) Precinct Meetings are happening statewide on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m.

DPH Welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar for Island Events

The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i (DPH) announces that they are welcoming Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D – MN) to the islands for a speaking engagement and fundraiser.

Former Ohio Senator to Tour Hawai‘i

The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i announces that former Ohio Senator Nina Turner will be featured at four events on four islands.

Rep. Fukumoto Officially Accepted Into Dem Party

Members of the O‘ahu County Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i voted unanimously on June 17 to accept the application of Rep. Beth Fukumoto…

Sanders Wins Hawai’i Presidential Preference Poll

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders received 70 percent of the votes cast, while Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received 30 percent of votes.