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Green taps state House candidate to fill vacant W. Oahu Senate seat
COURTESY PHOTO Croccifixio “Cross ” Crabbe COURTESY PHOTO Croccifixio “Cross ” Crabbe Gov. Josh Green reluctantly filled a vacant state Senate seat Tuesday by appointing someone running for a state House seat to represent parts of West Oahu in the Senate until the Nov. 5 general election. Green appointed Croccifixio “Cross ” Crabbe to replace former Sen. Maile Shimabukuro, who resigned in May ...
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VideoRep. Ed Case discusses presidential election, Lahaina and more
The race for the White House continues with just 99 days until the presidential election. Hawaii Representative Ed Case joined Wake Up 2Day to discuss the election and other pressing issues the islands face.
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VideoVoter Service Centers now officially open
Hawaii’s primary election is less than two weeks away. To help voters, Voter Service Centers have officially opened on Monday. Alina Lee has more.
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VideoVoter service centers open as 2024 Primary Election nears
Starting July 29 through August 10, voter service centers will be open to provide election services including voter registration and accessible in-person voting.
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Hawaii lawmaker is guaranteed an election win. But there's one problem
Hawaii primary voters face unusual situation: deceased State Rep. Nakashima remains on ballot as the sole candidate.
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VideoHonolulu Hale voter service center opens today
The primary election is now less than two weeks away and voter service centers are opening up today.
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VideoIt's time to vote: Voter service centers open from July 29 to August 10
Starting July 29 through August 10, voter service centers will be open to provide election services including voter registration and accessible in-person voting. New Hawaii voters needing to register for the 2024 Primary Election can register and vote in person at any of the voter service centers.
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VideoCasting Your Vote in the Primary Election on August 10th, 2024
With the Primary Election just around the corner on August 10, 2024, Scott Nago, Chief Election Officer at the Hawaii State Office of Elections, is urging residents to cast their votes and ensure their voices are heard in this pivotal election.
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Hawaii's state primary is Aug. 10. Here are tips for what's on the ballot, how to vote
Get all the details on how to vote in Hawaii's August 10 primary, including mail-in ballots, key dates, and in-person voting options.
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Kokua Line: Will my ballot be forwarded after move?
Question : My wife and I recently downsized from our single-family home to a high-rise apartment. We filed a forwarding notice with the U.S. Postal Service and have been receiving our important mail, although in general we don’t get too much mail anymore. Will we receive our ballots this way as well ? I’m not too worried about the primary election, but we do want to make sure we vote in the ...
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Kia‘aina faces contenders for Windward Council seat
COURTESY PHOTO Esther Kia ‘aina : If reelected, the current Council District 3 representative aims to make building more affordable housing units her priority 1 /3 COURTESY PHOTO Esther Kia ‘aina : If reelected, the current Council District 3 representative aims to make building more affordable housing units her priority COURTESY PHOTO Kelsey Nakanelua 2 /3 COURTESY PHOTO Kelsey Nakanelua ...
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Historic moment might energize Hawaii voters in local elections
HAIYUN JIANG / NEW YORK TIMES / AUG. 23 President Joe Biden, center, visits the wildfire-devastated areas in Lahaina with first lady Jill Biden, front left, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Gov. Josh Green and Hawaii first lady Jaime Green. 1 /1 HAIYUN JIANG / NEW YORK TIMES / AUG. 23 President Joe Biden, center, visits the wildfire-devastated areas in Lahaina with first lady Jill Biden, ...
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VideoPresident Biden drops out of 2024 election, Hawaii officials react
President Joe Biden announced Sunday morning he would no longer be participating in the 2024 president election. Since his announcement, he has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency.
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Trio vies for Council District 5 seat
COURTESY PHOTOS William “Bill ” Muneno, Brendan Schultz, Scott Y. Nishimoto 1 /1 COURTESY PHOTOS William “Bill ” Muneno, Brendan Schultz, Scott Y. Nishimoto A restaurateur, a humanitarian aid worker and a former state representative are vying for an open Honolulu City Council seat representing urban Oahu. In the Aug. 10 primary election, William “Bill ” Muneno, Brendan Schultz and Scott Y. ...
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Hawaii voter enthusiasm varies with the times, candidates
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2022 Hawaii has an all mail-in voting system. Joe D’Aquila inserted his ballot into a drop box at Honolulu Hale in 2022. 1 /1 CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2022 Hawaii has an all mail-in voting system. Joe D’Aquila inserted his ballot into a drop box at Honolulu Hale in 2022. Hawaii voters overwhelmingly prefer mail-in voting—now in its third election cycle—over lining up at polls to ...
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Hawaii Democrats and Republicans pushing back against voter apathy
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Isabelle Enriques, 16, is the president and chairperson of the Hawaii chapter of High School Democrats of America and worries about voter apathy and lack of political interest among young people. 1 /2 JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Isabelle Enriques, 16, is the president and chairperson of the Hawaii chapter of High School Democrats of ...
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David Letterman will headline Biden fundraiser with Hawaii governor on July 29
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green told the AP, “We support the President, the V.P. and the Democratic Party, in good and tough times because he has been there for us as a family and a state.”
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How to vote on Oahu
Oahu voters have multiple ways to cast ballots on or before the Aug. 10 primary election. Mail-in ballots are scheduled to be sent out this week and arrive to 480, 000 registered voters next week. They can be deposited around the clock until 7 p.m. Aug. 10 unless prohibited by park closure hours at :—Wahiawa District Park—Asing Community Park—Bill Balfour Jr. Waipahu District Park—Mililani ...
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Hawaii residents are urged to vote by mail
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL @STARADVERTISER.COM The Honolulu Elections Division held a media briefing at Honolulu Hale Tuesday covering logistics and general information about voting in the 2024 election. Elections Administrator Rex Quidilla held up an illustration of the latest envelope. 1 /2 CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL @STARADVERTISER.COM The Honolulu Elections Division held a media ...
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VideoKey reminders for Hawaii voters ahead of 2024 Primary Election
Hawaii voters will receive their ballot in the mail for the 2024 Primary Election by Tuesday, July 23.
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Hawaii leaders denounce violence after assassination attempt
BRENDAN McDERMID / REUTERS Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump is assisted by U.S. Secret Service personnel after he was grazed in the ear by a bullet during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday. 1 /1 BRENDAN McDERMID / REUTERS Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump is assisted by U.S. Secret ...
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Rep. Ed Case calls on Biden to end presidential bid
GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM Congressman Ed Case spoke to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial board in January 2023. Case today broke ranks with Hawaii’s Congressional delegation in calling on President Joe Biden to end his re-election bid for the White House. 1 /1 GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM Congressman Ed Case spoke to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial board ...
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Senior voters on Oahu get to size up candidates at fair
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL @STARADVERTISER.COM Politicians met with voters at the candidates fair held Wednesday at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center. House Speaker Scott Saiki, center in baseball cap, met attendees at the fair. 1 /4 CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL @STARADVERTISER.COM Politicians met with voters at the candidates fair held Wednesday at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose ...
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Green balks at moving to replace state senator, citing election
Gov. Josh Green is refusing to appoint an interim member of the state Senate by a deadline set by Hawaii law to fill a seat vacated in May by then-Sen. Maile Shimabukuro representing parts of West Oahu. Green, in a Tuesday letter to Senate President Ron Kouchi, said an appointment due 11 days before the Aug. 10 primary election would have too much influence on voters. “In a healthy democracy, ...
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Green balks at acting to replace state senator
Gov. Josh Green is refusing to appoint an interim member of the state Senate by a deadline set by Hawaii law to fill a seat vacated in May by then-Sen. Maile Shimabukuro representing parts of West Oahu. Green, in a Tuesday letter to Senate President Ron Kouchi, said an appointment due 11 days before the Aug. 10 primary election would have too much influence on voters. “In a healthy democracy, ...
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As NATO gathers in Washington, leaders urged to remember Hawaii
As NATO leaders gather in Washington for their 75th anniversary summit this week, a dozen U.S. senators asked them on Wednesday to plug what they see as a Hawaii-sized hole in the North Atlantic Treaty, the military alliance's founding document. Written a decade before Hawaii became a state in 1959, the treaty's Article 5 - which commits all members to collective self-defense - only covers territories north of the Tropic of Cancer. Members of Congress have been pushing for years to resolve its
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Former Hawaii Govs. Waihee, Cayetano, Abercrombie call on Biden to end campaign
BRIAN SNYDER / REUTERS President Joe Biden listens as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during their debate in Atlanta, on June 27. 1 /2 BRIAN SNYDER / REUTERS President Joe Biden listens as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during their debate in Atlanta, on June 27. STAR-ADVERTISER / OCT. 22, 1986 John Waihee, right, ...
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Former Hawaii governors urge Biden to quit race
STAR-ADVERTISER Neil Abercrombie, Ben Cayetano and John Waihee. 1 /2 STAR-ADVERTISER Neil Abercrombie, Ben Cayetano and John Waihee. NATHAN HOWARD / REUTERS President Joe Biden spoke Friday during a campaign event at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wis. 2 /2 NATHAN HOWARD / REUTERS President Joe Biden spoke Friday during a campaign event at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wis. ...
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VideoOfficials, volunteers conduct rigorous testing of voting equipment ahead of elections
Officials and volunteer observers from various political parties were conducting what is called a “logic and accuracy test” of the voting equipment to guarantee the integrity of the election.
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Familiar faces Kai Kahele, Clayton Hee re-emerge for Hawaii’s primary elections
Former political heavyweights return to Hawaii's election fray, shaping competitive races and a potential return to power.
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Hee, Kahele reemerge in Hawaii politics as Say exits
STAR-ADVERTISER Clayton Hee, left, Kai Kahele. 1/2 STAR-ADVERTISER Clayton Hee, left, Kai Kahele. STAR-ADVERTISER Calvin Say: The council member and former state House speaker has decided to retire from politics at age 72 2/2 STAR-ADVERTISER Calvin Say: The council member and former state House speaker has decided to retire from politics at age 72 STAR-ADVERTISER Clayton Hee, left, Kai Kahele. ...
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VideoMany seats go unchallenged for 2024 state election
Tuesday afternoon was the filing deadline for candidates to run in Hawaii's 2024 elections, and according to Office of Elections there were 46 filings on the last day.
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Republican Party busy recruiting for Hawaii’s uncontested Senate and House races
Some 32 Republican candidates are running for the state House and Senate ahead of today’s candidate filing deadline for the Aug. 10 party primary elections. This year, 12 of 25 Senate seats are open, along with all 51 House seats. The Republican Party of Hawaii continued to recruit even more GOP candidates to meet today’s filing deadline, especially to run for seven Senate and 18 House seats ...
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VideoDeadline nears for Hawaii primary election candidates
The deadline is approaching. Candidates have until tomorrow to submit their nomination papers for Hawaii's primary election.
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Hawaii’s election season is here. What to expect from House, mayoral races
The Aloha State's 2024 primary election rundown reveals few major battles but potential political shifts.
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Established Hawaii business groups question fledgling chamber
Jun. 2—1/1 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTOS Sherry Menor-McNamara and Kim Coco-Iwamoto Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited access From as low as $12.95 /mo. The head of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii says a new organization called the Chamber of Sustainable Commerce has ...
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Hawaii voters to decide on marriage law authority and judicial appointment process
Hawaii voters will decide on same-sex marriage rights and judicial appointment reforms, marking the first constitutional amendments since 2018.
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VideoClick it or Ticket campaign has begun
The national campaign reminds drivers to buckle up. https://www.khon2.com/local-news/buckle-up-or-pay-the-price-hdot-prepares-click-it-or-ticket-campaign/
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VideoBuckle up or pay the price, HDOT prepares 'Click It or Ticket' campaign
In honor of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Click It or Ticket" campaign running next week, the Department of Transportation partnered with local law enforcement to remind drivers about the importance of wearing a seat belt.
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Incumbents are favored in lackluster election cycle
May 12—1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO AND STAR-ADVERTISER Trish La Chica and Ken Inouye 2/2 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER AND COURTESY PHOTO Scott Saiki and Kim Coco Iwamoto Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited access From as low as $12.95 /mo. In an unusually ...
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Ing fined another $18,250 in campaign spending violations
May 9—1/1 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO Mark Kaniela Ing Former Maui state Rep. Kaniela Ing was fined another $18,250 today after the state Campaign Spending Commission made a "preliminary determination" of probable cause that Ing committed another 24 violations of campaign spending laws. He previously paid off nearly $22,000 in fines in installments and was charged with a criminal ...
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Ex-Rep. Ing is fined additional $18K for campaign infractions
May 9—1/1 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO Kaniela Ing: In 2018, the state Campaign Spending Commission assessed nearly $22,000 in penalties, fines and restitution against him for inaccurate reports filed between 2011 and 2016 Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? to continue reading. Get unlimited access From as ...
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Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire amplifies Maui housing crisis
“Nothing good is going to come of it unless they take a serious stance," one resident said.
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RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Hawaii’s presidential ballot following a Friday ruling that blocked an effort by Hawaii Democrats to disqualify his campaign’s ballot access petition.
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Advocates rally for "clean elections" in Hawaii as legislation stalls
Hawaii's groundbreaking campaign finance reform bill faced unanimous rejection by a House panel, but advocates aren't giving up without a fight.
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Advocates rally for stalled 'clean elections' bill
Mar. 19—More than a dozen advocates from the Clean Elections Hawaii Coalition gathered Monday at the state Capitol rotunda to urge legislators to reconsider implementing a comprehensive public financing program for Hawaii's political candidates, commonly referred to as "clean elections." More than a dozen advocates from the Clean Elections Hawaii Coalition gathered Monday at the state Capitol ...
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Ing is given more time in campaign spending case
Mar. 15—Former state House Rep. Kaniela Ing has until April 24 to prove that campaign spending documents he filed are accurate, allowing him to potentially avoid an additional $18, 250 in fines—on top of the $22, 000 in fines he's already been assessed for the same documents. Former state House Rep. Kaniela Ing has until April 24 to prove that campaign spending documents he filed are accurate, ...
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Hawaii Republicans overwhelmingly choose Trump in party caucus
Mar. 13—Trump took 3, 506 votes, or 97 %, of the 3, 618 ballots cast by Republicans throughout the island Tuesday night, according to preliminary results UPDATE : WEDNESDAY 11 :40 a.m. Hawaii Republicans overwhelmingly chose former President Donald Trump to be the party's nominee in the 2024 election where he faces a rematch against President Joe Biden, according to preliminary results from ...
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Hawaii Republicans favor Donald Trump, 'bigly,' in party caucus
Mar. 13—Trump had already secured enough delegates to clinch the nomination before the 6 p.m. opening of Hawaii's 35 caucus locations across the state. Hawaii Republicans turned out Tuesday night to determine how many of the state's 19 GOP delegates will go to former President Donald Trump as he makes his third consecutive run for the White House. Republican party officials were still counting ...
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Donald Trump in control, 'bigly,' as Hawaii Republicans votes
Mar. 13—Trump earlier Tuesday already secured enough delegates to clinch the nomination before the 6 p.m. opening of Hawaii's 35 caucus locations across the state. Hawaii Republicans turned out Tuesday night to determine how many of the state's 19 GOP delegates will go to former President Donald Trump as he makes his third consecutive run for the White House. Republican party officials were ...
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Trump wins Hawaii GOP caucuses
Former President Trump has won the Republican presidential caucuses in Hawaii, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Trump swept all but one of the states that held Republican contests on Super Tuesday last week, prompting his rival Nikki Haley to drop out and putting him on track for a general election rematch with President…
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Trump wins GOP caucuses in Hawaii after securing presumptive presidential nomination
Former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in Hawaii's Republican presidential caucuses, adding to his formidable Super Tuesday performance.
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump win primaries in Washington state, expected to pick up victories in Hawaii
Joe Biden is heavily favored to win both Washington state and Hawaii in a potential general election match up against Donald Trump.
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Georgia, Mississippi, Washington, and Hawaii contests: Full results
Live results from elections in Georgia, Mississippi, Washington, and Hawaii.
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What you need to know about the Hawaii Republican caucus and Trump's nomination status
Former President Donald Trump is poised to secure the Republican nomination as four more states head to the polls.
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Hawaii Republicans could lock up Trump's nomination tonight
Mar. 12—Hawaii Republicans will gather at 35 locations around the islands tonight to determine how many delegates will cast ballots for presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump, the only Republican still running for president. Hawaii Republicans will gather at 35 locations around the islands tonight to determine how many delegates will cast ballots for presumptive presidential nominee ...
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Green signs mandatory election recount bill into law
Mar. 10—It is "important that the people have faith in an election and its process, " a statement from the governor's office said. The first bill of the 2024 state Legislature session to be signed into law is intended to clarify the conditions necessary for mandatory recounts in state and county elections. On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Green signed House Bill 129, which amends Section 11-158 of the ...
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii's Republican caucuses
Hawaii Republicans will hold caucuses Tuesday to cast votes in a presidential nomination contest in which former incumbent Donald Trump is the only remaining major candidate competing. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley ended her campaign this week. Trump won 14 of 15 contests held on Super Tuesday, putting him near the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination.
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Hawaii Democratic voters weigh in on President Joe Biden vs. 'Uncommitted:'
Hawaiian Democrats navigate foreign policy concerns under Biden versus fears of another Trump administration as 'uncommitted' vote surges.
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Biden wins Hawaii Democratic primary
President Biden has won the Hawaii Democratic presidential primary, inching him closer to clinching the Democratic nomination, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. Biden won all but one of the contests on Super Tuesday, making it almost mathematically certain that he will be the Democratic nominee. His win in the Aloha State likely will…
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Biden will win Hawaii Democratic caucuses, CNN projects
President Joe Biden will win Hawaii’s Democratic presidential contest Wednesday, CNN projects, continuing his march to the party’s 2024 nomination.
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Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Hawaii, moves closer to securing presidential nomination
Joe Biden claimed Hawaii's presidential contest, moving closer to securing the Democratic nomination. "Uncommitted" received 29.1% of the state vote, however.
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Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Hawaii as he moves closer to seizing the nomination again
President Joe Biden won the Democratic caucuses in Hawaii on Wednesday, propelling him closer to winning his party’s nomination again after romping through the Super Tuesday contests earlier this week. The president defeated long-shot candidates including U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips and author Marianne Williamson. Biden went into the vote with the advantage of incumbency and name recognition.
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AP Decision Note: What to expect in Hawaii's Democratic presidential caucuses
Hawaii Democrats will hold a presidential preference vote on Wednesday as President Joe Biden moves closer to securing the delegates needed to clinch nomination for a second term in the White House. Appearing on the ballot with Biden will be U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota, self-help author Marianne Williamson, who recently reentered the race after dropping out early last month, and two lesser-known candidates. The event takes place in the wake of Super Tuesday, the largest day of voting
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RFK Jr. qualifies for Hawaii ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear as a presidential candidate in Hawaii after gathering enough voter signatures to qualify for the state ballot. Kennedy’s campaign announced Thursday that it exceeded the required threshold to be a 2024 candidate for the “We The People” party, certified by the Hawaii Office of Elections. The third party is expected…
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Vice presidential possibility adds to Tulsi Gabbard's mystique
Feb. 26—Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's name on the short list of Donald Trump's candidates for vice president only adds to the enigmatic political career of a former rising star of the Democratic Party who later denounced Democrats and sued Hillary Clinton for $50 million for defamation. Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's name on the short list of Donald Trump's candidates for vice president ...
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Hawaii bill prohibits 'foreign influenced' corporations from political spending
Hawaii aims to curb foreign political spending in local elections, inspired by Seattle's success, amid rising concerns of foreign influence
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Hawaii has a voter enthusiasm problem, could publicly funded campaigns help?
Could publicly funded campaigns make elections in Hawaii more popular?
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Former Rep. Ing facing another $18K in fines
Feb. 15—Investigators for the state Campaign Spending Commission on Wednesday recommended that former state Rep. Kaniela Ing be fined another $18, 250—in addition to the nearly $22, 000 that he already had been fined—for 24 campaign spending violations. Investigators for the state Campaign Spending Commission on Wednesday recommended that former state Rep. Kaniela Ing be fined another $18, ...
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Blangiardi announces reelection bid for Honolulu mayor
Feb. 13—Four years to the day from his announcement that he would run for his first political office, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Monday that he'll seek reelection. Four years to the day from his announcement that he would run for his first political office, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Monday that he'll seek reelection. The last time he declared his desire to preside as the city's top ...
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VideoMayor Rick Blangiardi makes official announcement for re-election campaign
Current Honolulu City and County Mayor Rick Blangiardi made an official announcement for re-election on Monday.
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Hawaii has not passed bill to remove Trump from 2024 presidential ballot | Fact check
The bill still has to pass through more Senate hearings, subsequent committee hearings and House hearings before it could be signed into law.
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Hawaii bill to ban candidates for insurrection passes first hearing
Feb. 7—Senate Bill 2392—introduced by state Sen. Karl Rhoads—passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, during its initial hearing. It would exclude political candidates who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. A bill that could bar former President Donald Trump from appearing on November's Hawaii election ballot received considerable pushback Tuesday from his ...
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Bill to ban candidates for insurrection passes first hearing
Feb. 7—A bill that could bar former President Donald Trump from appearing on November's Hawaii election ballot received considerable pushback Tuesday from his supporters, some of whom came to the state Capitol dressed in patriotic wear. Senate Bill 2392 — introduced by state Sen. Karl Rhoads (D, Nuuanu-Downtown-Iwilei) — passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which Rhoads chairs, ...
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Hawaii looks to combat AI-generated deepfakes and disinformation ahead of 2024 elections
Hawaii legislators are addressing deepfake threats with bills aimed at safeguarding election integrity from AI-driven misinformation
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Lahaina voters encouraged to update information
Feb. 1—Maui County and the state Office of Elections are working to help displaced Lahaina voters receive their mail-in ballots ahead of the Aug. 10 primary election and Nov. 5 general election. Thousands of survivors of the Aug. 8 wildfires continue to live in Maui hotels while Gov. Josh Green, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and the Federal Emergency Management Agency work to find them more ...
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Hawaii legislators target deepfake political messaging
Jan. 30—In an effort to keep artificial intelligence — or deepfake — messaging out of Hawaii elections, two bills would ban false information of a candidate or party, and a third would make it a petty misdemeanor to distribute — or conspire to distribute — fake political messages. Senate Bill 2687 would create a new petty misdemeanor for "distributing, or entering into an agreement with ...
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Honolulu City Council advances bill promoting affordable rentals
Jan. 30—The Honolulu City Council has advanced a first-reading measure meant to give private developers of affordable rental projects more financial incentives to build. Introduced by Council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, Bill 3 would augment older city legislation meant to increase affordable housing options on Oahu. To do so, the draft measure will tap an existing $10 million grant, ...
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Video2024 Election candidates to begin filing process in February
In order for a candidate to appear on the ballot, they “must obtain a nomination paper and collect signatures from registered voters in the district” they want to represent.
