Voters may be forced to wait in line this election season after the death of legislation that would have funded more county voter service centers.

With four open seats, this election presents a chance for better gender and geographic diversity.

The term-limited mayor announced his run for the state’s second-highest office as Luke faces scrutiny in campaign finance investigation.

County Council Chair Mel Rapozo is raising and spending more money than his council colleague Bernard Carvalho Jr. in their bid to be Kauaʻi’s next mayor.

Maui County Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura is trying to unseat Mayor Richard Bissen in a closely watched race this election.

Longtime Sen. Michelle Kidani may be leaving office early amid concerns about whether she is mentally fit.

Federal actions cloud the revenue picture. Immigration, marijuana and energy issues also loom.

The party has pulled back its nomination of Inam Rahman of Waipahu as one of three choices to fill a legislative vacancy.

That’s one of several proposals the Charter Review Commission may put on the ballot next fall, along with increasing oversight of the County Council’s budget.

Political analysts say the move could deter potential challengers in the race.