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Michael Lilly

Michael A. Lilly is a former Hawaii attorney general, a current member of the Maui Board of Ethics, and a retired Navy Captain. Before his retirement in 2019, he was a partner in the Hawaii law firm Ning, Lilly & Jones. He is the author of "Nimitz at Ease" and has published over a hundred articles on the military, politics, and history.
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The Maui County Board Of Ethics Has Been Transformed Screenshot/Maui County/2025

The Maui County Board Of Ethics Has Been Transformed

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The improvements since executive director Lauren Akitake came aboard in August have been the most significant in the board’s history.

Why Did Hawaii Democrats Link Electoral Votes To The Popular Vote? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Why Did Hawaii Democrats Link Electoral Votes To The Popular Vote?

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If the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact were in effect today Hawaii’s Electoral College votes would have gone to Donald Trump.