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.
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.
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.
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.
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
First Mainland Polls Close As Voters Pass Judgment On Trump’s Second Term
The midterm election could drastically shift power in Washington.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.