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New Hawaiʻi Island mayor Kimo Alameda, county council sworn in during energetic inauguration
North Kona Councilman Holeka Goro Inaba will serve as council chairman for the 2024-26 term, and Hilo Councilman Dennis “Fresh” Onishi will serve as vice chairman.
Updated: 2024 Hawai‘i General Election results
Check out the results from the 2024 General Election now!
James Hustace defeats incumbent Cindy Evans in race for Hawai‘i County Council seat
The first printout of results from the State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections came in at 11:40 p.m.
Election Day votes could impact too-close-to-call race for Hawai‘i County mayor
University of Hawai‘i political science professor says it’s essentially a choice between a steady approach to county government or a less conventional but untested approach, with the appeal of each depending on whether voters think their needs are being met by incumbent Mitch Roth’s administration or if they’re ready to take a chance and go a new direction with challenger Kimo Alameda.
Big Island mayoral candidates Mitch Roth and Kimo Alameda meet in televised debate
The Thursday night debate that aired on KHON2 capped off the three-day 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention at the Hilton Waikōloa Resort put on by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
Update: 2 Hawai‘i County Council races headed for a runoff in general election, preliminary reports show
With about 131,358 registered voters in Hawai‘i County, less than half, 44,382, cast ballots.
Election season is here: All but two 2024 Hawaiʻi County primary races feature multiple candidates
Primary Election Day is Aug. 10. Voters should receive their ballots in the mail by July 23.
Democrats sweep Hawaiʻi governorship, US Senate seat and two US House seats
Democrats sweep the top races in Hawaiʻi, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz being reelected to the US Senate and Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning the two US House seats.
Kagiwada wins Hawai’i County Council District 2 seat; three County Charter amendments approved
Only one Hawai’i County Council seat is up for grabs: District 2 that pits political newcomers Jennifer Kagiwada and Matthias Kusch. Three proposed County Charter Amendments also are on the ballot.
Inouye, San Buenaventura, Richards win state Senate seats representing Big Island
There are three State Senate races on the Big Island, including District 4, that pits the former Senator of District 1 Lorraine Inouye against Helen Tupai.
50,000 Big Island residents have voted; ballots must be received by 7 p.m. today to count
Big Island Now will have fast local and state results, updated every five minutes. The first results are expected to be available at about 7:30 p.m.
Election reminder: Ballots must be received by 7 pm on Nov. 8 to count
With less than one week to go, election officials recommend Hawaiʻi voters return their completed ballots by dropping them off at a ballot drop box or by visiting a voter service center within their county rather than placing them in the mail.
Q&A: Learn about Big Island candidates running for House of Representatives
Meet Hawai’i Island’s candidates for the House of Representatives.
Candidate Filing Period For 2022 Elections Opens Next Week
People seeking office this year can make their intentions paperwork official beginning next week.
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.
Over 80K Ballots Received in Hawai‘i County as of Election Day
More than 80,000 ballots have been cast in Hawai‘i County for this year’s General Election as of Monday afternoon.
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.
Drive-Through Voter Registration This Week
The deadline to register to vote in the primary election is July 14, 2016. Locations on Hawai‘i Island include, Bayfront in Hilo, Kmart in Kona) and Malama Market in Pāhoa.
2014 General Election – Final Results
Very few races were close Tuesday, except for the County Council District 5 showdown, won by Daniel Paleka Jr. over Tiffany Edwards Hunt.
