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Elections 2020

Honolulu Prosecutor Candidate Has Been On Both Sides Of Alleged Crime Boss Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Honolulu Prosecutor Candidate Has Been On Both Sides Of Alleged Crime Boss

Megan Kau worked to help recover Michael Miske’s boat, the Painkiller, that federal authorities said was used to dispose of the body of Jonathan Fraser.

Rep. Case: Trump Must ‘Reverse Course’ On Postal Service Interference Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Rep. Case: Trump Must ‘Reverse Course’ On Postal Service Interference

The Hawaii congressman says the president is undermining a trusted and vital institution in order to disrupt voting by mail.

Kauai Candidate Took Illegal Contributions, State Commission Says Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2018

Kauai Candidate Took Illegal Contributions, State Commission Says

The Campaign Spending Commission has taken the rare step of referring a case of false name contributions to the Attorney General’s Office.

Ironworkers, Teamsters Back Keith Amemiya For Honolulu Mayor Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Ironworkers, Teamsters Back Keith Amemiya For Honolulu Mayor

Amemiya announces more union support as his opponent secures the backing of former candidate Colleen Hanabusa.

Colleen Hanabusa Endorses Rick Blangiardi For Honolulu Mayor Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Colleen Hanabusa Endorses Rick Blangiardi For Honolulu Mayor

The longtime Democrat chose the more conservative Blangiardi over self-proclaimed Democrat Keith Amemiya.

Over 900 Late Ballots Won’t Be Counted In Hawaii Primary Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Over 900 Late Ballots Won’t Be Counted In Hawaii Primary

Officials warned voters to mail those ballots at least three to five days before Election Day.

Election Recounts Don’t Change Outcomes Of 3 Races

Election Recounts Don’t Change Outcomes Of 3 Races

DeCoite, Quilingking remain the winners of their primaries, and the Kauai County Council lineup stays the same.

Chad Blair: The Primary That Upset Hawaii’s Mango Cart Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Chad Blair: The Primary That Upset Hawaii’s Mango Cart

A desire for new blood felled or threatened political veterans and fueled the campaigns of hungry newcomers, all under a new system of voting.

Hawaii County Races: Mayor Kim Loses Bid For Another Term Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii County Races: Mayor Kim Loses Bid For Another Term

Waltjen dominated the pack for prosecutor and incumbents are on track to keep their council seats.