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The energetic Republican candidate for Hawaii governor won’t be abandoning the party or coming home crying anytime soon.

Statewide citizen initiatives aren’t authorized in Hawaii. But each of the four counties allow voters to place proposed laws directly on the ballot.

Teachers have a half-million dollars of their own to support the proposal, while unions organize opposition to a constitutional convention.

While they found some common ground at a candidates forum, the top contenders for the 1st Congressional District mostly disagreed.

A new survey shows how island residents feel about their elected officials, major institutions and a broad range of issues, from housing to the environment.

A new digital tool lets users see a massive amount of data with just a few mouse clicks — no Excel experience necessary.

Candidates and political organizations may have to start paying more for filing their spending reports late or inaccurately.

Here’s our overview of the 2018 elections including links to essential information, candidate positions and news stories. Check back frequently — we’ll be updating through Nov. 6.

Need to figure out who to vote for on Nov. 6? Click on the links in this story to see how candidates in your area feel about certain issues.

Federal voter-education dollars can’t be used to promote voting, and state elections officials say it’s not their job anyway.