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Because they can. Still, the trend is for more of us to vote early, meaning election results will be released earlier, too.

The reasons behind the failure of the ballot measure are complicated but experts point to “economic NIMBYism” as a culprit.

It’s the lowest general election turnout in the state’s history.

Many voters waited in long lines to vote in person on Election Day but turnout still only reached 41%, according to results as of late Tuesday.

Democratic state Sen. Gil Riviere lost to Republican Brenton Awa by three percentage points in election returns released Wednesday.

The win secures Mililani Trask’s seat on the board of trustees after she was nominated to replace former OHA trustee Keola Lindsey, who resigned earlier this year.

Old-school voters gnashed their teeth at election changes and wondered why there are only two in-person polling places on the island.

Council Chairman Tommy Waters has won reelection.

Voters across Maui, Molokai and Lanai made significant changes to the makeup of their local government.

Voters overwhelmingly passed charter amendments to expand the ethics board, strengthen the auditor’s office and create a youth commission.