Elections 2026

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If Tuesday’s Election Is Exciting Hawaiʻi Voters, They Aren’t Showing It 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.

AIPAC Still Giving Money To Ed Case Despite His Criticism Of Israel AP

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

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.

Beth Fukumoto: My Ballot Has 22 Questions Yet Almost No Choices 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.

Democrats Gain Ground With AAPI Adults As Trust In GOP Fades, Poll Finds 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.

So What’s With All These Charter And Constitutional Amendments? 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.

Pro-Choice, Anti-Abortion Mainlander Seeks Oʻahu Congress Seat 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.

Central Maui Election Will Bring A New Face To The Council 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.

Should City Boards Allow Non-Citizens And Loosen Quorum Rules? 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.

Future Maui Development? Kahului Council Candidates Hold Opposing Views 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.