Maine and several U.S. cities allow voters to rate candidates in order of preference.

Sen. Brickwood Galuteria, as well as Reps. Cindy Evans and Lei Learmont, lost their re-election efforts.

No nonpartisan candidate has won a statewide or legislative office in at least 25 years.

Sai Timoteo contends state officials have proceeded improperly, but they say they’ve done everything right.

The party’s state chair says it’s too late to train volunteers to keep an eye on poll workers in Saturday’s election.

Sailau Timoteo is a citizen of American Samoa, making her ineligible to vote, much less run.

Open seats provide opportunities, while a longtime legislator is challenging to get his state Senate post back.

Former legislators try to regain their seats in Waianae and Ewa, while a candidate who narrowly lost in 2016 runs again in Manoa.

Education and a diversified economy are top priorities for the ex-Marine who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor.

This year’s newcomers come from all over the political spectrum, and a variety of issues inspired them to run.

Fresh faces are raising and spending more than some longtime lawmakers with better name recognition.

Chairman Ernie Martin convinced his colleagues to hear the bill one day after it was introduced. A minimum six-day notice is required.