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Young Progressives Demanding Action
Cranking Up The Youth Vote: Register When You’re 16
Nonprofit organizations join the state in efforts to establish the voting habit in young people.
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It Looks Like Voter Turnout Will Be As Low As Ever For Saturday’s Primary
The pattern of absentee voting is similar to the 2016 primary, which ended up having the lowest turnout in state history.
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Billionaires Boost Hawaii Republican Party’s Finances
Even though Democrats dominate the islands, the state GOP has more money than in recent years thanks to a few big donations.
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Want To Run For Office In Hawaii Without Joining A Political Party? Good Luck
No nonpartisan candidate has won a statewide or legislative office in at least 25 years.
How Martin Hamburger Became A Staple Of Hawaii Politics
A Washington advertising consultant made headway in the islands by helping big-name clients who were willing to poke fun at themselves.
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GOP Candidate Challenges Citizenship Ruling
Sai Timoteo contends state officials have proceeded improperly, but they say they’ve done everything right.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Some OHA Candidates Continue To Spend Big On Their Campaigns
Sam King has the most cash on hand in the Oahu race, while Rowena Akana has the most in the at-large contest.
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Chad Blair: You’d Be Surprised Which Candidates Favor Legalizing Pot
A survey sent to almost everyone on the Hawaii primary ballot found 98 who support legalization and only 30 who oppose it.
The Hawaii Republican Party’s Slow Path To Extinction
The GOP is unable to field candidates in a growing number of races — and that, worry experts, is a problem for democracy and government transparency.