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Elections 2020

Candidates In District 7 Race Tout Community Ties To Kalihi Danny de Gracia/Civil Beat

Candidates In District 7 Race Tout Community Ties To Kalihi

All three candidates to replace Councilman Joey Manahan have experience in government.

New Rick Blangiardi TV Ads: ‘I’m Not A Politician’ Screenshot/2020

New Rick Blangiardi TV Ads: ‘I’m Not A Politician’

The candidate for Honolulu mayor blames “career politicians” for the city’s problems.

Homelessness, Housing Are Top Issues In District 3 Council Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Homelessness, Housing Are Top Issues In District 3 Council Race

The diverse pool of candidates includes those with backgrounds in management, education, government, construction and activism.

Ala Wai Flood Control Project Looms Large In District 5 Council Race Marcel Honore/Civil Beat

Ala Wai Flood Control Project Looms Large In District 5 Council Race

Voters in District 5 will choose from a recent community activist, a seasoned political veteran or a longtime legislative staffer.

Race For Open Leeward Council Seat Focuses On Cost Of Living, City Services John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020

Race For Open Leeward Council Seat Focuses On Cost Of Living, City Services

Former state Rep. Andria Tupola has a huge financial advantage over a trio of first-time council candidates running to disrupt politics-as-usual in District 1.

Where Honolulu’s Prosecutor Candidates Stand On Criminal Justice Reform

Where Honolulu’s Prosecutor Candidates Stand On Criminal Justice Reform

The acting prosecutor and three of his opponents are pitching very different solutions.

Longtime Activist Walter Ritte Challenges Rep. Lynn DeCoite For House Seat

Longtime Activist Walter Ritte Challenges Rep. Lynn DeCoite For House Seat

Ritte warns tourism must be controlled, while DeCoite sees a need for jobs.

Megan Kau Promises To ‘Prosecute All Crimes’ In New TV Ad Screenshot/2020

Megan Kau Promises To ‘Prosecute All Crimes’ In New TV Ad

UPDATED 7/22/00 at 11:55 a.m.: The candidate for city prosecutor also touts the backing of well-known law enforcement figures.

Is Hawaii Ready To Vote By Mail? Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020

Is Hawaii Ready To Vote By Mail?

As ballots go out, concerns linger over the potential for disenfranchisement but officials say they have adopted lessons from other states and will learn from the primary election.

How Kym Pine Is Using the ‘Power Of Incumbency’ In Mayor’s Race KuÊ»u Kauanoe/ Civil Beat/2020

How Kym Pine Is Using the ‘Power Of Incumbency’ In Mayor’s Race

The term-limited Honolulu councilwoman is making use of her city platform as she seeks higher office.Â