Brian Schatz Has Become A Big Shot In Campaign Fundraising
Hawaii’s senior senator isn’t on the ballot again until 2022, but he’s raised more than $2 million for fellow Senate Democrats in recent years.
In Governor’s Race, Ige Has Huge Cash Advantage Over Tupola
The incumbent emerged from a bruising primary battle with more than $206,000 on hand. The Republican challenger has $11,700.
Hawaii Counties Ask Court To Block School Property Tax Measure
All the state’s counties oppose the proposed constitutional amendment, arguing it would siphon dollars from their tax base.
Attorney: No Proof Of Election Fraud by State Rep. Romy Cachola In Primary
UPDATED: Cachola attorney Michael Green says without being able to review sealed declarations by two of the unnamed plaintiffs, allegations of election fraud are “purely speculative.”
Capitol Finance: How Top Lawmakers Build Their Power With Campaign Cash
Top Hawaii House and Senate leaders have given out nearly $200,000 to other candidates since 2006.
Honolulu Lawsuit Aims To Stop Proposed Ballot Measure On Education Funding
Honolulu’s city attorney says the ballot title misleads voters on a proposed constitutional amendment.
Why Progressives In Blue Hawaii Face An Uphill Battle
Five of 14 candidates backed by progressive political organizations survived the Aug. 6 primary.
There’s A Long History Of Democratic Socialism In The US
A socialist’s primary win doesn’t herald a workers revolution in this country.
Denby Fawcett: How This Political Rookie, 72, Pulled Off A Big Senate Upset
Sharon Moriwaki beat state Sen. Brickwood Galuteria by 20 percentage points in a district full of high-rise condos.
Elections Suit Accuses State Lawmaker Of Voter Fraud And Intimidation
The complaint is premised, in part, on a surge of last-minute absentee ballots that pushed Rep. Romy Cachola of Kalihi to a 51-vote primary victory.