Half Of Hawaii’s Incumbents Haven’t Told Us Why They Should Keep Their Jobs
Primary ballots will be in the mail soon, which traditionally means a big uptick in reader clicks on Civil Beat’s candidate Q&As.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Lawmakers Have Big Money Advantages In This Year’s Election Campaigns
Members of the House have spread campaign cash around to newcomers in efforts aimed at coalition building.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
In A Hilo Rematch, Senate Candidates Differ On The Economy And Tourism
Incumbent Lorraine Inouye and former legislator Laura Acasio are back on the ballot in the Democratic primary.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Condos’ High-Rising Insurance Premiums Are A Top Issue In These Legislative Races
The plight of condo owners grabs the attention of House and Senate candidates in urban Honolulu races.
Beth Fukumoto: For These Democratic Challengers, It’s About Giving Voters A Choice
Running against entrenched incumbents — even Republican officeholders — is daunting in Hawaii.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021
GOP Primary Opponents Square Off In Waianae, Where ‘You Can Win As A Republican’
Tiana Wilbur and Chris Muraoka are candidates for the open seat in House District 45.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
It’s All About Water Quality And Housing For Windward City Council Candidates
A well-financed incumbent faces three challengers in the District 3 race.
Screenshot/Hawaii News Now/2024
Top Hawaii Officials Condemn Shooting At Trump Rally
Island Republicans and Democrats decry political violence and call for unity after what’s being investigated as an assassination attempt.
Meet A Bunch Of Candidates Next Week At Civil Beat Pop-Ups On Oahu And Big Island
Join us in Waianae, Hilo and Kapolei.
Courtesy: Marli Mason
Young Voters Want To Make Themselves Heard In Hawaii — But They Don’t Always Know How
Events like Covid-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement have boosted Generation Z’s political awareness, but more needs to be done to engage the state’s youngest voters.