Ranked choice voting, which allows options for voters to select their preferred candidates for office, is coming to our shores. But it needs work.

Duties include investigating and holding hearings on violations and complaints.

Kai Kahele does not fare well with voters while the rest of the delegation remains relatively popular. Rick Blangiardi is well-liked. The Legislature not so much.

State lawmakers want to change the way the commission counts military personnel and college students.

Area residents who testified at a commission meeting Friday warned of potential lawsuits to overturn the maps.

The Big Island could have eight seats in the 51-member Hawaii House as the state redistricting process continues and new maps emerge.

New legislative maps could be out as soon as next week, and public comment is sought.

At stake is a House seat that could move from Oahu to the Big Island.

Hawaii’s redistricting process will move forward while a commission that redraws political boundaries awaits accurate data.

Residents have drafted proposed reapportionment plans ahead of a public comment period set to start Tuesday.