Romy Cachola Voter Fraud Allegations Demand An Investigation
The voters in his Kalihi state House district — and all of Hawaii — must finally know whether the legislator is a crook.
Denby Fawcett: How This Political Rookie, 72, Pulled Off A Big Senate Upset
Sharon Moriwaki beat state Sen. Brickwood Galuteria by 20 percentage points in a district full of high-rise condos.
The Primary Is Over So What’s Ahead For The General Election?
Still need your political fix? Critical questions will face Hawaii voters in November.
Denby Fawcett: Has Carpenters Union Lost Some Of Its Political Muscle?
Its super PACs have spent big money in recent elections, but its anointed candidates often lose. The latest example: Colleen Hanabusa.
Kauai: There May Be No Stopping Derek Kawakami’s Mayoral Campaign
Meanwhile, a political newcomer emerges in the County Council race on a day when some of the island’s few voters were inspiring.
Big Island: Newly Elected Council Members Face A County In Turmoil
Most of the leadership lineup is set after the primary, and big challenges lie ahead in dealing with the volcanic eruption.
Inside Ige’s Political Turnaround — And How Hanabusa Helped Him
Two natural disasters and an opponent whose overconfident campaign tried to run out the clock helped the governor secure a second term.
Chad Blair: On The Day After, Democratic Dominance On Display
As always, winners and losers came together in the same room just hours after the primary for the biennial Unity Breakfast.
The Primary Turnout Was Low — But Not As Low As 2016
The turnout of 38.6 percent included 179,078 people who voted by mail or at early polling places.
SLIDESHOW: Primary Election Scenes
The last of the votes were cast on a sunny Saturday, then candidates and their supporters sweated out the returns through the night.