Election

Some members of Hawaiʻi’s Elections Commission are trying to ban mail-in voting, claiming that there were miscounted ballots in last year’s elections. But several organizations and state lawmakers say mail-in voting is here to stay.

The state Campaign Spending Commission is working on a public funding bill this year to incentivize more candidates to request funding.

In issuing the violation notice, the Hawaiʻi Ethics Commission said Awa's video used government resources for campaign purposes, which is against the law.

Republican state Sen. Brenton Awa announced his run for Congress, putting him in the race for the second congressional district against incumbent Rep. Jill Tokuda, a Democrat.

State Rep. Della Au Belatti announced Thursday her intent to run for U.S. Congress, making her the newest candidate in the race for the Hawaiʻi District 1 seat, currently held by U.S. Rep. Ed Case.

Ten Alaska residents pleaded not guilty to voter misconduct or other charges. Their cases have drawn renewed attention to the complex citizenship status for people born in the U.S. territory of American Samoa.

HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on how the Office of Elections is pushing back after being accused of overcounting hundreds of ballots received in Kauaʻi County during the 2024 election; Honolulu Marathon President Jim Barahal shares that there's been an increase in runner signups in all categories

The state Elections Commission has been digging into Kauaʻi County’s 2024 election, alleging there are hundreds of unaccounted votes. But HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports that the Office of Elections says that's incorrect.

The Voter Participation Center sent 17,000 postcards to residents who are not registered to vote. The postcard includes a QR code that will take the person to the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections website, where they can register.

Corey Rosenlee is running for the state House of Representatives in 2026. He is the Democratic candidate for District 39, which covers parts of Leeward Oʻahu like Royal Kunia, Village Park, Honouliuli, Hoʻopili and a portion of Waipahu.