Election

Dia de los Muertos on Maui is a celebration of life and death as the community continues to heal from last year’s wildfires. But there are also feelings of uncertainty about the outcome of the presidential election.

With so much at stake this election both locally and nationally, it can feel overwhelming. Here at Hawaiʻi Public Radio, we've narrowed down the top 10 election stories, races and topics we're paying close attention to.

Kauaʻi County voters have the chance to weigh in on five charter amendment questions on their general election ballots. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo breaks down what a "yes" and "no" vote will mean for each.

Hawaiʻi State Comptroller Keith Regan discusses efforts to protect basement offices and critical services during floods; A Kauaʻi resident competes for her chance at stardom on "The Voice"

HPR recently spoke to the two candidates running for mayor on the Big Island. Kimo Alameda is challenging incumbent Mitch Roth. Does a political newcomer have what it takes to unseat the mayor? Or does Roth hold the edge in the race? Alameda shared his plan if elected.

HPR recently spoke to the two candidates running for mayor on the Big Island. Kimo Alameda is challenging incumbent Mitch Roth. Does a political newcomer have what it takes to unseat the mayor? Or does Roth hold the edge in the race? Roth shared what he's accomplished so far in office, plus his goals for a possible second term.

University of Hawaiʻi's president remembers the aftermath of the flood that devastated the school in 2004; Hawaiʻi County mayoral candidate Kimo Alameda and current mayor Mitch Roth discuss the race; and we take a closer look at the OHA races for Kauaʻi and Ni‘ihau

The race for the Kauaʻi and Niʻihau seat in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is between incumbent Dan Ahuna and relative political newcomer Laura Lindsey. The two will face off at the Nov. 5 general election.

Election Day is just about one week away, and voting is well underway. There are several competitive state House of Representative races to watch. In the House, there are six Republicans — three face competitive Democratic challengers on Oʻahu this year.

Maui County voters have the chance to weigh in on three charter amendment questions related to the Board of Ethics, commission vacancies, and compensation for top county officials. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo breaks down what a "yes" or "no" vote will mean for each.