The big turnout and number of election “firsts” nationwide contrasted with what happened in our state – more voter apathy and more of the same politicians, with one exception.

Kalshi is writing campaign checks, as are other gaming interests that either want Hawaiʻi to open itself to gambling or stay closed. 

A Green Party candidate has a chance of prevailing in a part of Maui that seems primed to disrupt the ruling order.

Voters have few competitive races to decide upon, but numerous budget and financial issues that elected officials should be handling.

The former congresswoman fought for women’s rights, reparations and a two-party Hawaiʻi, often in opposition to her own GOP colleagues.

Until lawmakers act, voters would be wise to use BallotTrax to make sure their ballots are counted.

Of the state’s 98 general election races this year — from Congress to county council — more than a third will feature a candidate with no opposition.

The energy seems on the GOP side in part of West Oʻahu that is no longer reliably Democratic. Here, there are opportunities for Republican growth.

Hawaiʻi lawmakers, even the progressive ones, have not embraced voting reforms including ranked choice.