Many voting venues remained open long after they they were supposed to close due to long lines and machine problems.

The advent of online registration is given a lot of credit. But that may not reverse the trend of low voter turnouts.

Individual gifts from the islands totaled $2.2 million to the 2016 presidential candidates.

With few exceptions, Democrats are winning the money game against Republican opponents in key state House and Senate races.

On Facebook, Twitter and our website, we’ll offer a variety of perspectives on local and national races starting at noon.

The state campaigns intensify their get-out-the-vote efforts as the polls tighten and Election Day approaches.

Records show Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha has only contributed to a campaign once in the past decade.

In this episode, the mayor and his challenger are asked about a do-over for rail, Oahu’s traffic and urban sprawl.

Some non-voters might think they are showing deference to Native Hawaiians. They are mistaken — we all have a stake in this.

In this episode, Mayor Kirk Caldwell and challenger Charles Djou address tourism, the high number of visitor deaths and whether Waikiki is at risk from flooding.