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The leading Democratic candidates for governor ― businesswoman Vicky Cayetano, Lt. Gov. Josh...

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Campaign 2022 Headlines

Kelly King, left, and Tom Cook
Hawaii Supreme Court rejects county council candidate’s election lawsuit
The Hawaii Supreme Court said the County Clerk’s Office followed state law and all administrative rules to cure the deficient ballots.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2024 at 9:13 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Drop your ballots in designated drop boxes around the state.
2 local election challenges focus on rejected absentee ballots
Both are raising the same questions about how the counties handle absentee ballots and are possibly losing votes in the process.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 3:41 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
Kelly King, left, and Tom Cook
County council candidate files complaint over election results
Former council chair Kelly King is asking Hawaii’s Supreme Court to void the results and have a new election.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 5:22 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Republican incumbent Rep. Elijah Pierick defeated Democrat candidate Corey Rosenlee to...
State House race concludes with no change after recount
The Hawaii State Legislature has more Republicans today than it has in decades thanks to the popularity of Donald Trump, even though he lost Hawaii.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 11:59 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Hawaii State Capitol ballot recount
Late Republican votes lead to recount, GOP wins in Legislature
The Hawaii State Legislature has more Republicans today than it has in decades thanks to the popularity of Donald Trump, even though he lost Hawaii.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2024 at 10:24 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
Voters reported waiting in line for up to three hours at a voter service center in Kapolei.
Elections officials apologize for voting delays, but will changes be made?
Honolulu election officials are apologizing for long waits that left many voters standing in rain and darkness for hours on election night.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 6:15 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
Helena and Jose Carrancho are happy about Trump's win.
Trump supporters celebrate win in Ewa Beach
At Shiro’s Saimin Haven in Ewa Beach, there’s no shortage of Donald Trump supporters happy about Tuesday’s election including Helena and Jose Carrancho.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 4:34 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
“Shall the state constitution be amended to repeal the legislature’s authority to reserve...
Majority vote in favor of same-sex marriage amendment
“Landmark day in Hawaii constitutional history.”
Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 5:39 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Ballots gathered at the voter service center in Honolulu.
State races conclude with latest printout
Hawaii News Now called several key state races on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 1:36 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Mazie Hirono has been reelected into the US Senate.
Incumbent Sen. Hirono reelected, faces Republican-controlled Senate
The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Bob McDermott in Tuesday’s general election.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 12:44 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Common Cause Hawaii program director Camron Hurt spoke with Hawaii News Now political reporter...

Common Cause Hawaii: Voting by mail cannot replace in-person voting

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 10:19 PM HST
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By HNN Staff and Summer Steinsrud
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii

Rep. Jill Tokuda on voter wait times: ‘We did not meet the moment’

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 9:24 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Dozens of members of the Hawaii Republican Party gathered in Kakaako to watch the presidential...

Hawaii Republicans, Trump supporters gather to watch presidential race results

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 7:15 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Honolulu Hale saw long lines of voters well into the evening Tuesday.

Why in-person turnout was so high this election (and it’s not the reason you might think)

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 6:40 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff and Summer Steinsrud
Election officials on Maui report a steady stream of in-person voters Tuesday, as well as...

Lahaina residents among Maui in-person voters casting ballots on Election Day

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 5:24 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
Voters reported waiting in line for up to three hours at a voter service center in Kapolei.

In-person Hawaii voters face long lines with 3-hour wait times on Election Day

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 5:23 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
This combination of file photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald...

Track results for US president as they come in across the country

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 3:14 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Since July, the public, particularly in swing states, has been peppered with a seemingly...

While mainland voters drown in political ads, Hawaii’s election season is notably subdued

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 12:41 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
Most Hawaii voters submitted their ballots ahead of Saturday’s primary election, but some are...

It‘s Election Day. Here’s what you need to know

Updated: Nov. 5, 2024 at 5:38 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
On the eve of Election Day, Hawaii News Now political analyst Colin Moore shares his...

HNN’s political analyst weighs in on historic presidential election, voter turnout

Updated: Nov. 4, 2024 at 6:09 PM HST
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