Maui Election

Hawaii has a new Governor. Neil Abercrombie was sworn into the post during a ceremony at noon today, becoming the 7th elected governor in the state of Hawaii. The 72-year-old former

On the island of Lanai, former councilman Riki Hokama reclaimed his seat, winning 35 out of 39 precincts. But the district where he resides, voted in favor of

In one of the closest races on the Maui ballot, a mere 59 votes determined the winner in the East Maui council race. Council-member-elect Robert “Bob” Carroll, ended up ahead in 21 out of 39 precincts.

Mayor-elect Alan Arakawa last night initiated a search for appointed staff of his new administration. His call for the “best and the brightest” instructs

Former Mayor Alan Arakawa reclaims his seat on the 9th floor with 24,169 votes. He defeats incumbent Mayor Charmaine Tavares who had 16,911 votes.

Mayor-elect Alan Arakawa today announced that he will appoint Wailuku businessperson Keith Regan, 39, to serve as the County of Maui’s new managing director.

Maui has a new Mayor and the state has a new Governor. Before any of the precincts were even counted, the AP and wire reports had declared Neil Abercrombie Hawaii’s next Governor based on absentee ballots alone.

Click here for RESULTS from the 2010 General Election. Arakawa wins Maui mayor’s race. Maui has a new Mayor and the state has a new Governor.

Pacific Radio Group and UH Maui College join forces again to provide live coverage of the 2010 General Election returns on MCTV Ch. 55, AM 900 and MauiNOW.com.

(Updated 11:09 a.m. 10/19/10) By Wendy  Osher Today is the first day for walk-in voting in Hawaii.  In Maui County, voters can cast ballots via walk-in voting at the County Clerk’s office located at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku, or at the Mitchell Pauole Center on Molokai.  The County Clerk’s office in Wailuku is […]

By Wendy Osher Council candidates for West Maui discussed what kinds of transportation options, plans and priorities they support to promote open traffic flow into and out of West Maui.  The question was part of a candidate forum on Monday (October 18, 2010) hosted by the Kahului Rotary at the University of Hawaii Maui College campus.  […]

By Wendy Osher  Council Candidates from the Makawao-Haiku-Paia district discussed how they would address the Upcounty Water Meter Waiting List during a candidate forum at the University of Hawaii Maui College Campus on Monday.  The council candidate forum was hosted by the Kahului Rotary Club and featured 10 candidates running in six Council races.   [flashvideo […]

By Wendy Osher Council Candidates from the South Maui district discussed how they would address development and requirements for water during a candidate forum at the University of Hawaii Maui College Campus on Monday.   Incumbent candidate Wayne Nishiki, and return challenger Don Couch were asked to discuss the developments in the pipeline for South Maui and address how they […]

The AARP hosts two voter education sessions on Maui today—one in Wailuku and the other in Lahaina.  The sessions are aimed at assuring members and the general public understands the background on key issues in Maui’s congressional and state legislative races.  The agency will discuss the economy, jobs, Hawaii’s doctor shortage, the state budget as […]

Former Mayoral Candidate Chris Hart says he will remain neutral, refraining from endorsing either of the remaining two candidates in the race for Mayor.  The announcement was made this morning during an interview with Pacific Radio Group. “Recently I was invited to meet with Charmaine Tavares and also with Alan Arakawa, and we discussed the […]

Maui County Council Member Sol Kahoohalahala has announced his backing of former Mayor Alan Arakawa in his run for the county’s top job.  Kahooholahala who came in fifth in the mayoral primary, is the second of Arakawa’s opponents from the primary to announce his support—the other was Randy Piltz who placed third. Kahoohalahala said he […]

A Mayoral Business and Economic forum takes place tonight (Friday, October 1, 2010)—featuring incumbent Mayor Charmaine Tavares and former Mayor Alan Arakawa.  The live televised event runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and is sponsored by the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the Maui Hotel and Lodging Association, the Maui Contractor’s Association, and the Realtors Association […]

By Wendy Osher The third place finisher in the primary race for Mayor has announced his support for one of the candidates advancing to the general election in November.  Retired electrical contractor Randy Piltz, who was among the 11 primary candidates in the crowded race for mayor, is now backing Alan Arakawa saying his beliefs […]

By Wendy Osher (Click on story and Scroll down to see results) (Update: 7:23 a.m. 9/19/10) The Final Summary Report for the 2010 primary election was released shortly before 7:30 this morning.  In the Mayor’s race it will be a rematch between current Mayor Charmaine Tavares and former Mayor Alan Arakawa.  Tavares had 7,307 votes—268 […]

By Wendy Osher A district mapping mistake on Maui could affect where some Central Maui residents report to vote in tomorrow’s Primary Election. Presently, there are approximately 373 registered voters affected, or about 175 households in the Legends at Maui Lani and Na Hoku subdivisions in Kahului. The mistake has some Central Maui residents assigned […]