Eight proposed Maui County Charter amendments to be on general election ballot
The Nov. 3 general election ballot will include eight proposed amendments to the Maui County Charter.
Council candidate Bobby Pahia endorsed by Operating Engineers Local 3
Operating Engineers Local 3, a leading union representing skilled heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and construction workers across Hawai‘i and the Pacific, has endorsed Bobby Pahia for the Maui County Council Upcountry residency seat.
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Water scarcity a top concern for Maui County political candidates
Candidates say water should be reserved for affordable housing, farming and fire mitigation, not luxury developments, as Hawai’i emerges from years of drought.
Kamekona to host ‘Voter Jam with Auntie Carol’ campaign event for Maui County Council Kahului residency seat
The campaign to elect Carol Lee Kamekona to the Kahului seat on the Maui County Council will host a “Voter Jam w/ Auntie Carol” event from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 17 at da Playground Maui. The event blends a “Rock the Vote” style civics education party with a lineup of local entertainment.
Jon Yokouchi Campaign for Maui County Council Upcountry Seat announces support from Cabiles and Guard
Friends of Jon Yokouchi announced today that Derrick Cabiles and JB Guard have joined Jon Yokouchi’s campaign for the Maui County Council Upcountry residency seat, lending their support as the campaign heads into the final months before the Nov. 3 General Election.
MBL invites West Maui candidates and community to discuss the region’s Multimodal Transportation Future
Maui Bicycling League is inviting all candidates seeking Maui County or State offices representing West Maui to attend a nonpartisan community gathering on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, and share their perspectives on the future of West Maui’s multimodal transportation network.
Kula Community Association hosts Candidate Forum, Sept. 9 at Kula Community Center
A nonpartisan candidate forum featuring candidates running for mayoral and contested county council seats will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Kula Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the formal program runs from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The forum will be live streamed by Akakū.
Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi endorses Bissen for reelection
The Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi has endorsed Mayor Richard Bissen in his campaign for reelection as mayor of Maui County.
Maui Chamber of Commerce releases Maui Mayoral Candidate Forum video
The Maui Chamber of Commerce has released the video recording of its 2026 Maui Mayoral Candidate Forum, providing members of the business community and the broader Maui community an opportunity to hear directly from the two candidates selected by Maui Chamber members.
Sierra Club Hawaiʻi endorses Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona for House District 14
The Sierra Club Hawaiʻi Chapter has officially endorsed Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona for Hawaiʻi State House District 14 in his campaign to represent West Maui.
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi announces one qualified candidate for the Senate District 18 General Election ballot
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi has one qualified candidate, Danielle Bass, to be placed on the ballot for the vacant Senate District 18 seat, held by Sen. Michelle Kidani, whose retirement went into effect on June 30, 2026. The Senate District 18 seat represents Mililani Town, Waipio Gentry, Crestview, Waikele, a portion of Waipahu, Village Park and Royal Kunia.
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Bissen swept all districts in Maui County mayoral primary, including Sugimura’s backyard
The incumbent mayor gained the biggest advantage over Sugimura in West Maui, where the recovery from the 2023 wildfire put his reelection bid to the test.
Gov. Green appoints Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18
Gov. Josh Green today announced the appointment of Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of State Sen. Michelle Kidani.
2026 Hawaiʻi Primary Election Results
Check back throughout the night for election results as they are released, with a focus on races of Maui County interest.
Hawaiʻi Journalism Initiative’s Cammy Clark joins Maui election broadcast
A live televised broadcast covering the 2026 Primary Elections takes place on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 at the Akakū studios featuring host Rick Nava and Hawaiʻi Journalism Initiative’s Cammy Clark.
It’s Election Day: Here’s what you need to know before polls close at 7 p.m.
It’s Primary Election Day in Hawai‘i. There are 17 official Ballot Dropboxes in Maui County that are open until Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. The Wailuku, Lāna’i, Moloka’i, and Lahaina Voter Service Centers are open for extended hours today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person service.
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Who should vote in Office of Hawaiian Affairs races? Some say it’s everyone’s kuleana
The reluctance to vote for OHA is a complicated mix of Native Hawaiians who don’t want to participate in an American election system, non-Hawaiians who feel like they shouldn’t decide the agency’s leaders and voters who simply don’t know what OHA does.
Hawaiʻi Longshore Division, ILWU endorses Mayor Richard Bissen for re-election
Friends of Richard Bissen announced the endorsement of the Hawaiʻi Longshore Division of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in Mayor Richard Bissen’s campaign for re-election.
Kauanoe Batangan earns 15 labor union endorsements for Maui County Council
Batangan has garnered support from a diverse range of unions in Maui County, including 15 different labor unions.
Office of Elections moves into State Capitol ahead of Election Day
The state capitol has become a hive of activity to support Primary Election Day on Aug. 8. The Office of Elections moved into the Capitol on July 27 to set up ballot counting and processing operations.
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