Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2026
If Tuesday’s Election Is Exciting Hawaiʻi Voters, They Aren’t Showing It
Early voter turnout in Hawaiʻi is behind that of past midterm elections. That contrasts with early voting in other states.
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AIPAC Still Giving Money To Ed Case Despite His Criticism Of Israel
The moderate Democrat is Hawaiʻi’s only congressional candidate to get money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which recently announced it will no longer give directly to candidates.
Big Money Continues To Flow In Hawaiʻi Politics As Election Nears
Gov. Josh Green is spending big, according to the latest campaign reports. On Kauaʻi and Maui, money is also flowing in mayoral contests.
Photo Illustration: Stuart Leavenworth
Beth Fukumoto: My Ballot Has 22 Questions Yet Almost No Choices
Voters have few competitive races to decide upon, but numerous budget and financial issues that elected officials should be handling.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025
Democrats Gain Ground With AAPI Adults As Trust In GOP Fades, Poll Finds
Only 2 in 10 AAPI adults approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, which most see as a top issue in the upcoming election.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
So What’s With All These Charter And Constitutional Amendments?
Here’s what you need to know about charter amendments for Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties, plus state constitutional amendments.
Nathan Berning
Pro-Choice, Anti-Abortion Mainlander Seeks Oʻahu Congress Seat
Nathan Berning doesn’t live in Hawaiʻi, but he’s running for Congress here so he can push an anti-abortion agenda.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026
Central Maui Election Will Bring A New Face To The Council
Marvin Moniz is running against Ashley Awakea Lindsey to fill the seat long held by Council Chair Alice Lee.
David Croxford
Should City Boards Allow Non-Citizens And Loosen Quorum Rules?
Two Honolulu charter amendments could bring changes to dozens of city boards and commissions.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Future Maui Development? Kahului Council Candidates Hold Opposing Views
Carol Lee Kamekona is trying to unseat Kauanoe Batangan on the Maui County Council in the Nov. 3 general election.