The issues include County Council term lengths and giving the council and certain boards more disciplinary powers.

Blangiardi and Amemiya both would have done things different than the Caldwell administration but they differ most on the role of police.

The GOP has not held significant numbers since the early 2000s but could pick up a seat in the general.

The political action committee formerly known as PRP supported Caldwell in the 2012 mayoral race.

Voters will demand competent leaders that talk straight and act decisively, while revenue losses will force unenviable budgetary decisions.

Hawaii registered 150,000 more voters in 2020. But only time will tell whether political enthusiasm is finally here to stay.

Some of the proposed amendments are significant but political observers wonder if a less informed public will just leave them blank.

UPDATED: The new party plans to stump on a platform based largely on economic reforms.

State officials aren’t anticipating any drastic modifications to the process ahead of the general election.

The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission also levied over $4,400 worth of fines against other candidates.