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Hawaii Civics 101

Hawaii Civics 101: All-Mail Voting

Hawaii Civics 101: All-Mail Voting

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The 2020 primary election will be the first statewide election in Hawaii history to be done entirely through mail-in voting.

Hawaii Civics 101: How To Testify On A Bill At The Legislature

Hawaii Civics 101: How To Testify On A Bill At The Legislature

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Letting lawmakers know what you think about local issues is an important part of the democratic process. Here are ways to get your voice heard.
Hawaii Civics 101: The State Court System

Hawaii Civics 101: The State Court System

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Hawaii's state court system handles a broad spectrum of family, civil and criminal issues.
Hawaii Civics 101: How A Bill Becomes A Law

Hawaii Civics 101: How A Bill Becomes A Law

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The journey from bill to law is anything but straightforward. Here's how it works.
Hawaii Civics 101: What’s A ConCon?

Hawaii Civics 101: What’s A ConCon?

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Every 10 years, voters are asked if they want to hold a state constitutional convention. The last one occurred in 1978.
Hawaii Civics 101: Neighborhood Boards

Hawaii Civics 101: Neighborhood Boards

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Have a problem with something in your neighborhood? Here's how your neighborhood board can help.
Hawaii Civics 101: Independent Candidates

Hawaii Civics 101: Independent Candidates

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Why is is so hard to run -- and win -- as an independent in Hawaii?
Hawaii Civics 101: The Primary Election

Hawaii Civics 101: The Primary Election

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The most important election in Hawaii is also the one you are least likely to vote in.
Hawaii Civics 101: Lieutenant Governor Agatha Danglapin

Hawaii Civics 101: Lieutenant Governor

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The lieutenant governor is the second highest position in the Aloha State. But what does the LG do?