Elections 2026

Green And Kawakami Swamp Opponents To Win Governor, Lt. Gov. Jamm Aquino/Civil Beat/2026

Green And Kawakami Swamp Opponents To Win Governor, Lt. Gov.

Green won easily with more than 71% of the vote, giving him another four years as governor. Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami won election to the LG’s job.

Voters Embrace Construction Bond Measure Backed By Unions Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Voters Embrace Construction Bond Measure Backed By Unions

Led by the Carpenters Union, supporters pumped millions of dollars into TV ads, social media and mailers urging voters to back new bonds for roads, bridges and pipelines.

Democrats Win Control Of Both Chambers Of Congress Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022

Democrats Win Control Of Both Chambers Of Congress

In a stunning pair of Democratic Senate victories in two of the most conservative states, James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in Texas and Annie Andrews won an upset victory over Darline Graham in South Carolina.

‘The Biggest Change Happens Locally’: Last-Minute Voters Cast Their Ballots Jamm Aquino/Civil Beat/2026

‘The Biggest Change Happens Locally’: Last-Minute Voters Cast Their Ballots

Even though Hawaiʻi voters can send their ballots in the mail, many folks still prefer to vote in person.

Election Day In Hawai‘i: Behind The Scenes Of Civil Beat’s Coverage Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Election Day In Hawai‘i: Behind The Scenes Of Civil Beat’s Coverage

After writing more than 400 stories and sorting through hundreds of candidate questionnaires, our big day is here. Turnout seems low, but there are important ballot measures and national results will also matter. We’ll be tracking it all.

10 Races To Watch In Hawaiʻi’s Nov. 3 Election David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

10 Races To Watch In Hawaiʻi’s Nov. 3 Election

Contests could upset the status quo in Maui, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi island. Constitutional amendments and charter changes are also on the ballot.

Lauhala Basket Is Back In Proposed Election Tiebreaker Rules Screenshot/2026

Lauhala Basket Is Back In Proposed Election Tiebreaker Rules

The proposed administrative regulations could still result in the use of a basket and plastic capsules to determine winners by random lot.

Supreme Court Orders Hawaiʻi Elections Commission Back To Work Pool photo by Michelle Bir

Supreme Court Orders Hawaiʻi Elections Commission Back To Work

The unanimous decision ends a nearly five-month impasse and comes just days before the general election.

Beth Fukumoto: In West Maui, Old Rules Of Hawaiʻi Politics Are Unraveling David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Beth Fukumoto: In West Maui, Old Rules Of Hawaiʻi Politics Are Unraveling

A Green Party candidate has a chance of prevailing in a part of Maui that seems primed to disrupt the ruling order.