Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Election Day May Soon Be Out As A State Holiday
Instead, Hawaii would establish a new holiday honoring native peoples on the second Monday of each October.
Courtesy Brian Smyth
Beth Fukumoto: I’ve Seen How Ranked Choice Voting Can Help Overcome Political Tribalism
When voters see alternative parties or candidates as viable options, many of them will choose change.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
‘Pay To Play’: Hawaii Moves To Expand The Ban On Contractor Campaign Donations
State contractors contributed about $360,000 to campaigns in 2022.
Flickr: Travis Wise
Danny De Gracia: Keep The Electoral College The Way It Is
Some people are unhappy with the notion of “faithless electors.” But Hawaii lawmakers should not change a thing.
Blaze Lovell/Civil Beat/2023
Senator Floats Proposal To Publicly Fund Campaigns In Hawaii
Candidates for governor could be eligible for more than $2 million in public funding under the new program.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
New Maui County Clerk Will Earn More Than Mayor
If confirmed by the new council next week at its first meeting, Moana Lutey will replace outgoing county clerk Kathy Kaohu.
Alaska Division of Elections/2022
Chad Blair: Look North To Alaska To Improve Hawaii Elections
Ranked choice voting, which allows options for voters to select their preferred candidates for office, is coming to our shores. But it needs work.
Screenshot/2022
Applicants Sought For Hawaii Elections Commission
Duties include investigating and holding hearings on violations and complaints.
Hawaii News Now
Civil Beat/HNN Poll: Approval Ratings Improve for Ige, Slip For Green
Kai Kahele does not fare well with voters while the rest of the delegation remains relatively popular. Rick Blangiardi is well-liked. The Legislature not so much.
Screenshot/2022
Constitutional Changes And Legal Challenges Loom As Redistricting Commission Wraps Up Work
State lawmakers want to change the way the commission counts military personnel and college students.