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Winner Of Governor’s Race Will Have Stronger Hand In Rail Project Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Winner Of Governor’s Race Will Have Stronger Hand In Rail Project

Colleen Hanabusa and David Ige have played varying roles in moving the project聽forward, while Clayton Hee wants to curtail construction.

Hawaii’s Future Is At Stake, Hanabusa Tells State Democratic Convention Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii’s Future Is At Stake, Hanabusa Tells State Democratic Convention

On the event’s second and final day, delegates replace chairman Tim Vandeveer with Kealii Lopez.

Ige Takes Shots At Trump To Fire Up Audience At Democratic Convention Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Ige Takes Shots At Trump To Fire Up Audience At Democratic Convention

Facing an uphill battle for re-election, the governor repeatedly stated, “We can be proud as Democrats,” as two-day event began.

We’re Now Taking Comments On The Latest Civil Beat Poll Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

We’re Now Taking Comments On The Latest Civil Beat Poll

We’ve fired up the comments section for this special live chat with Civil Beat’s political writers about our latest poll results. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Civil Beat Poll: Tulsi Gabbard Is Hawaii鈥檚 Most Popular Politician Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018

Civil Beat Poll: Tulsi Gabbard Is Hawaii鈥檚 Most Popular Politician

Only former President Obama gets higher marks than the Hawaii congresswoman.

Chad Blair: Candidates For Congress Sound A Lot Alike In Dissing Trump Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Chad Blair: Candidates For Congress Sound A Lot Alike In Dissing Trump

Nobody misstepped Wednesday, but nobody really stood out in the field of five candidates to be Hawaii’s new U.S. representative.

Civil Beat Poll: Kim Leads Chin In Race For Congress Civil Beat

Civil Beat Poll: Kim Leads Chin In Race For Congress

Fukumoto and Ing show strength among younger voters, many of whom remain undecided.

Civil Beat Poll: Carvalho Ahead In Lieutenant Governor Race Courtesy: KITV

Civil Beat Poll: Carvalho Ahead In Lieutenant Governor Race

It’s a close contest in a crowded field, with many voters still undecided.

Hawaii Teachers Union Backs Gabbard Opponent For Congress Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Hawaii Teachers Union Backs Gabbard Opponent For Congress

UPDATED: In its endorsement of challenger Sherry Campagna, the union sharply criticized Gabbard’s human rights record because of her stance on Syria.

Hawaii Congressional Candidate Accused Of Campaign Violations Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2018

Hawaii Congressional Candidate Accused Of Campaign Violations

State Rep. Kaniela Ing says any problems are simply bookkeeping errors.