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Elections 2018

Hawaii’s Big Donors Pump Millions Into Mainland Political Campaigns Getty Images/iStockphoto

Hawaii’s Big Donors Pump Millions Into Mainland Political Campaigns

Most of that cash — about $7 million for the midterm elections — went to Democrats, according to federal records.

Neal Milner: It’s Amazing Turnouts Are This High For Hawaii’s No-Drama Elections Eugene Tanner/Civil Beat

Neal Milner: It’s Amazing Turnouts Are This High For Hawaii’s No-Drama Elections

If voting is the cornerstone of democracy, it’s on rickety footing.

Hawaii Ballot Issues Draw $2.7 Million In Campaign Spending

Hawaii Ballot Issues Draw $2.7 Million In Campaign Spending

Most of that money won’t end up influencing voters since the measure to raise taxes to fund public schools was thrown out by the state Supreme Court.

Vote Yes On The HART Board Charter Question Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Vote Yes On The HART Board Charter Question

Regardless of one’s feelings about Honolulu’s rail project, the agency overseeing it needs help regarding its makeup and rules.

What A New Hawaii ConCon Might Look Like Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

What A New Hawaii ConCon Might Look Like

The Hawaiian renaissance ensured the 1978 constitutional convention would enshrine indigenous rights. A lot has changed since then.

Ige Has Raised And Spent Three Times As Much Campaign Cash As Tupola

Ige Has Raised And Spent Three Times As Much Campaign Cash As Tupola

The Democrat incumbent is financially dominating his Republican challenger in the Hawaii governor race.

Chad Blair: Here’s What Residents Of Other States Will Get A Chance To Vote On Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018

Chad Blair: Here’s What Residents Of Other States Will Get A Chance To Vote On

Citizen initiatives are on the ballot regarding gambling, marijuana, prison reform and term limits. But Hawaii voters don’t have that right.

Ige, Tupola Spar In Final Debate Before Election Day Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Ige, Tupola Spar In Final Debate Before Election Day

The candidates field questions about housing, sea level rise, President Trump and their own running mates for lieutenant governor.

Danny De Gracia: Don’t Waste This Chance To Make Your Life Better Flickr.com

Danny De Gracia: Don’t Waste This Chance To Make Your Life Better

We need to stop letting the ruling class demoralize an entire electorate.

A Vegas Crooner Faces Long Odds In Quest To Unseat Tulsi Gabbard Brian Evans

A Vegas Crooner Faces Long Odds In Quest To Unseat Tulsi Gabbard

Maui Republican Brian Evans switched parties to run against the congresswoman. He says she’s more interested in running for president than serving her district.