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The Big Day is almost here.

But, as Civil Beat reported earlier this week, the election was already a third over days before the polls open Tuesday. Absentee and early voting continues to grow, changing the dynamic of political races.

That kind of thought-provoking perspective on public affairs in Hawaii is what we strive to offer. I hope you’ll browse our daily archive to get a sense of the rich content I’m talking about, just from this week alone.

If you’re still struggling to make up your mind about races or issues, I think you’ll find Civil Beat can be a helpful tool.

For example, we asked 1st Congressional District candidates Charles Djou and Colleen Hanabusa which three federal laws need to be changed. Their responses were telling.

• Hanabusa: Changes in Federal Laws Can Express Hawaii Values
• Djou: We Need a New Way of Doing Things in Washington

If you want to understand how voters are dividing, I’d encourage you to check out our complete poll results, Civil Beat Poll Toplines and Crosstabs.

And there’s much, more more, just from last week alone.

We’ve been gearing up for next week to be the source for election news. If you appreciate what we’re doing, I hope you’ll share the news with your friends so they can experience the benefits of Civil Beat’s approach to journalism on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for free.

Elections are the Super Bowl of public affairs reporting. As you may have seen from the primary election, we’re committed to being on top of the results, getting them to you instantly, as soon as they’re available. And our live blog gives you a single place to experience the day and keep abreast of every important development.

We hope you’ll share your experiences of the day by sending photos and videos to dan@civilbeat.com. We’ll look at adding your contributions to our live blog.

See you on election night!