Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Disputed Tiebreaker Spurs New Rematch Request Of Supreme Court
The election do-over bid comes after incumbent Kurt Fevella lost a tiebreaker to Bob McDermott in the Republican primary.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Island Auditor Says She Needs A Deputy. Voters Will Decide
This is the only proposed charter amendment Big Island voters will consider this year.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
High Court Orders New Election For Hawaiʻi House Race
Voters of District 43 on Oʻahu will get another chance to choose between Kanani Souza and Sheila Medeiros. One Supreme Court associate justice said the primary was not “pau.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 11 – Sheila Walker
“I support reinstating an elected school board that includes educators, parents, and community members so the people have a stronger voice in education policy.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 50 – Jesse Fitzgerald
“We must lead the nation in clean energy, and a not-for-profit insurance system that provides real relief for those affected.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 20 – Markus Owens
“We must ensure adaptation costs are shared fairly and do not overburden taxpayers, property owners, or small businesses as we prepare for future risks.”
Candidate Q&A: US House District 2 – Brenton Awa
“Anyone campaigning on affordability while refusing to challenge a law restricting shipping competition to an island state should raise red flags.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 4 – Zak Wittenhagen
“As a lawmaker, I will secure funding for reliable alternate emergency road routes and decentralize our infrastructure to move it away from vulnerable systems.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Keola Kaiminaauao
“I believe Kauaʻi should be doing everything it can to put more locally grown food on family tables.”
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Rematch May Be Coming For House Seat Decided By Tiebreaker
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will decide Friday whether a special election is needed for the tight race between two Oʻahu Republicans.