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The seed companies lost the ballot initiative election despite spending a state-record $7.9 million.

The state has watched its turnout plummet ever since 1959, although it’s not entirely clear why there’s been such a steep decline.

Opponents of the measure, including Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences, raised a historic $7.9 million to defeat the bill, more than any campaign in Hawaii’s history.

The Democratic nominee took a big early lead over the Republican and never let up. Independent candidates Hannemann and Davis finished way at the back of the pack.

Mayor and county council posts were up for grabs on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Some incumbent Kauai council members lost.

Four seats are up for grabs on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees.

Most state lawmakers were re-elected, but Rep. Karen Awana lost to her GOP opponent.

Hawaii voters decide against raising the retirement age for judges but narrowly approve bonds for ag and overwhelmingly approve making public the names of judicial nominees.

Incumbent Fukunaga easily beat Sam Aiona in District 6, while Ozawa narrowly defeated Tommy Waters in District 4.

The rising Democratic Party star easily defeats Republican challenger Kawika Crowley.