Q: Did Hawaii switch to mail-in voting because of the pandemic? If so, why not switch back? A: No, a Hawaii law enacted on June 25, 2019, about six months before COVID-19 emerged, decreed that Hawaii elections would be conducted by mail starting with the 2020 Primary Election,

The Honolulu Charter Commission has placed 20 Charter amendments on the ballot. Arguably the most consequential and concerning is Question 5, which would implement ranked-choice voting (RCV) in mayoral,

As any self-respecting, conscientious politician knows, there’s always room for improvement. And that should be the loud-and-clear message for candidate Josh Green, as he pursues reelection. Hawaii’s incumbent governor isn’t in danger of losing a second term — polls show him connecting well with voters here,

As shown in Hawaii’s August primary election, with two legislative races ending in flat-out ties, every single vote counts. And every single elected official matters in representing their district and helping to shape important policies for Hawaii.

Hawaii voters will elect leaders for federal, state and other offices on Tuesday. Here are some of the key facts about the election and data points the AP Decision Team will monitor as the votes are tallied.

See live 2026 Hawaii U.S. House Hawaii District 1 results as votes are counted. Follow key races across the state with county-by-county results and maps.

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Just about half of all seats in Hawaii’s Legislature are being contested by at least two candidates in the Nov. 3 general election, which features two special races and could produce a historic third-party victory.