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Hirono Posts Solid Fundraising Numbers In Reelection Bid Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Hirono Posts Solid Fundraising Numbers In Reelection Bid

She currently faces a minor GOP opponent in 2024 while Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda are so far unopposed.

Campaign Donations Roll In For Honolulu Mayor’s Reelection Bid Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Campaign Donations Roll In For Honolulu Mayor’s Reelection Bid

Rick Blangiardi is so far unopposed in his quest for a second term. Five City Council members up for reelection got over $219,000 as a group during the last half of 2023.

Beth Fukumoto: Trump Eligibility Dispute Illustrates Why Hawaii Needs State-Run Presidential Primaries Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Beth Fukumoto: Trump Eligibility Dispute Illustrates Why Hawaii Needs State-Run Presidential Primaries

With our current caucus system, island Republicans could nominate a candidate who won’t be allowed on the general election ballot.

State Sen. Maile Shimabukuro Won’t Seek Reelection David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

State Sen. Maile Shimabukuro Won’t Seek Reelection

The vacancy could lead to a competitive contest for the open Leeward Side seat.

Jonathan Okamura: Name Recognition Only Takes Hawaii’s Political Scions So Far Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Jonathan Okamura: Name Recognition Only Takes Hawaii’s Political Scions So Far

Ken Inouye, the son of Hawaii’s legendary U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, is considering a run for the House of Representatives.

Fundraising For Mayor’s 2024 Campaign Is Off To A Quiet Start David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Fundraising For Mayor’s 2024 Campaign Is Off To A Quiet Start

Meanwhile, Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm said he is holding off announcing his plans.

Campaign Cash Slows To A Trickle For Hawaii Delegation In The Absence Of Competition Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Campaign Cash Slows To A Trickle For Hawaii Delegation In The Absence Of Competition

The latest filings with the FEC show Hirono, who is on the ballot in 2024, collected several hundred thousand dollars for her campaign.

Beth Fukumoto: Next Year’s Elections Are Already Taking Shape — Quickly AP Photo/Patrick Semansky/2022

Beth Fukumoto: Next Year’s Elections Are Already Taking Shape — Quickly

Both parties are firming up their plans for their 2024 presidential caucuses.

Beth Fukumoto: Is It Too Early To Talk About The 2024 Presidential Race? Sadly, No Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Beth Fukumoto: Is It Too Early To Talk About The 2024 Presidential Race? Sadly, No

The Republican presidential primary looks set to be a dramatic political showdown.

Hirono Plans Another Run For US Senate Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hirono Plans Another Run For US Senate

If she wins reelection, the Hawaii senator will be in her 80s by the end of her next term.