Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Ban Taxpayer-Funded Mailers During Elections, Ethics Chief Says
The Honolulu ethics director says elected officials should not send printed newsletters to constituents within 60 days of elections.
PAC Spending In Primary Shows That Money Talks
An analysis of primary election results shows that most of the candidates supported by political action committees won their races outright or will move on to the November general election.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
McDermott, Souza Prevail In Republican Primary Recounts
Hawaiʻi Republicans also announced Wednesday the party chose tourism executive Kelly Kitashima to run in a special election for state Senate on Nov. 3.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
How A Young Challenger Defeated Hawaiʻi’s Longest-Serving Lawmaker
Jackson Sayama worked hard for Les Ihara’s Senate seat. He focused on getting things done, Ihara on lofty ideas of better government.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Democrats Flock To Traditional Post-Primary Get-Together
The morning after the primary Democrats say they are focused on taking down Trump and the GOP in November.
Big Island Election: New Faces Moving Forward To Fill County Council Seats
Incumbents Dennis “Fresh” Onishi and Heather Kimball will advance to the November general election.
Hawaiʻi Legislature: Most Incumbents Won Easily
But some races appear too close to call. There will also be a number of new faces in the Legislature.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Kaua‘i Election Results: Rapozo Leading Carvalho For Mayor
The primary will narrow the crowded County Council race down to the top 14 candidates.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
OHA Incumbents Move Ahead To General Election
Five seats on the Board of Trustees are up for grabs this year.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Election Results: Bissen Out Ahead Of Sugimura In Mayor’s Race
Voters also narrowed down the top two County Council candidates to advance to the general election in certain district races.