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Maui Voters Want Tougher Fines For Unlicensed Airbnbs
On Kauai, voters were rejecting an amendment that would repeal the current term limits on County Council members.
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Ige Cruises To Re-Election As Governor
Incumbent Gov. David Ige and his running mate, Josh Green, easily defeated GOP challengers Andria Tupola and Marissa Kerns in Hawaii’s gubernatorial election.
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High-Profile PR Firm Is Getting Involved In Hawaii Politics
A company that made a big splash by hiring away public officials has aided the campaigns of the teachers union, an OHA candidate and a Maui super PAC.
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Early Voting Is Way Up Nationwide, But Not In Hawaii
There’s a lot of drama on the mainland with control of Congress up for grabs. Hawaii’s races hold less suspense.
Hawaii Ballot Issues Draw $2.7 Million In Campaign Spending
Most of that money won’t end up influencing voters since the measure to raise taxes to fund public schools was thrown out by the state Supreme Court.
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Ige, Tupola Spar In Final Debate Before Election Day
The candidates field questions about housing, sea level rise, President Trump and their own running mates for lieutenant governor.
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A Vegas Crooner Faces Long Odds In Quest To Unseat Tulsi Gabbard
Maui Republican Brian Evans switched parties to run against the congresswoman. He says she’s more interested in running for president than serving her district.
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Hawaii GOP’s Best Shot At Winning Something Is A Mililani House Seat
GOP officials desperately want to stop losing seats. They’re already down to five in the 76-member Legislature.
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Why GOP Congressional Candidate Cam Cavasso Won’t Quit Running
The former legislator hasn’t won an election since 1988, yet he keeps taking on Hawaii’s Democrats in federal races.
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Questions About The ConCon? We’ve Got Your Answers
Once a decade there’s a twist to Hawaii’s general election — a vote on whether to hold a constitutional convention. Here’s what voters need to know.