Maui Election
Special Election to Proceed as Planned in Pāhoa
The state Office of Elections will conduct a special election on Friday, Aug. 15, as planned to accommodate voters from two polling places that were unable to vote on Saturday because of Hurricane Iselle.
Hanabusa Files Lawsuit to Delay Special Election
Hanabusa is seeking a temporary restraining order to delay the special election planned for Friday at Keonepoko Elementary School, with the case scheduled to be heard before Judge Greg Nakamura at 10:30 a.m. today.
Special Election Friday in Puna Precincts Affected by Iselle
The votes could make a difference in the US Senate race where just 1,635 votes separate Brain Schatz from Colleen Hanabusa in the Democratic primary.
Voter Turnout in Maui County Lowest in State
Maui County continues to have the lowest voter turnout in the state with just 32.2% of the county’s 85,581 registered voters turning out to cast ballots.
Woodson Hangs onto House Seat, Maui Legislative Incumbents Advance
Representative Justin Woodson will hold on to his seat in the state house following Saturday’s winner-take-all primary; while other incumbents from Maui advance in their respective races to compete in the November general election.
Arakawa to Face Paltin in Maui Mayor’s Race
Arakawa held a commanding lead throughout the night with 17,492 votes (63.6%), ahead of Paltin, who garnered 3,331 votes (12.1%). The two face each other in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Maui Council Races Narrowed to Top Two Contenders
Saturday’s primary election featured four Maui council races, each of which were narrowed to the top two vote-getters in each district.
Primary Election Results – FINAL Printout
The closest race of the night was for US Senate, which remains undecided due to the outstanding votes from two polling places on Hawaiʻi Island that were unable to open because of the aftermath of Hurricane Iselle.
Storm Postpones Election for Two Big Island Polling Places
Roads leading to polling places at the Hawaiʻi Paradise Community Center and Keoneopoko Elementary School remained closed on Friday afternoon. Voting for those in the affected areas will be done by absentee ballot.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Mufi Hannemann – Governor
Mufi Hannemann is a candidate for the office of Governor in the State of Hawaiʻi. Hannemann is the only Independent candidate vying for the seat, and among a total of 12 individuals identified as candidates in the race on the 2014 ballot.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Elle Cochran – Council, West Maui
Eleanora “Elle” Cochran is a candidate for the County Council, West Maui seat. She is among a list of three individuals identified as candidates on the 2014 ballot.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Terez Amato – Senate Dist. 6
Terez Amato is a candidate for the State Senate, District 6 seat. She is one of two Democrats running for the seat, and one of four individuals identified as candidates in the race on the 2014 ballot.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Mike White – Council, Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia
Mike White is a candidate for the County Council, Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia seat. He is among a list of four individuals identified as candidates on the 2014 ballot.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Van Tanabe – Candidate Governor
Van Tanabe is a candidate for the office of Governor in the State of Hawaiʻi. Tanabe is among a list of three democratic candidates vying for the seat, and among a total of 12 individuals identified as candidates in the race on the 2014 ballot.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Christopher KJ Lum Lee – Candidate OHA
Christopher-Travis Kawaikekoa Jun Lum Lee is a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Oʻahu residency seat. Lum Lee is among a list of four individuals identified as candidates in the race on the 2014 ballot.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Nick Nikhilananda – Candidate Council, East Maui
Nick Nikhilananda is a candidate for the County Council, East Maui seat. He is among a list of three individuals identified as candidates on the 2014 ballot.
Election Day Tips and Reminders for Hawaiʻi Voters
The state Office of Elections issued a reminder today to assist voters as they make their way to the polls on Saturday, August 9, for the primary election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014. Anyone in line at 6 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Justin Woodson – Candidate State House 9
Justin H. Woodson is a candidate for the State House District 9 seat. Woodson is running on the democratic ticket and faces fellow democrat, James “Kimo” Apana for the seat. There are no other party challengers.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Tamara Paltin – Candidate Maui Mayor
Tamara Paltin is a candidate for the office of Mayor in Maui County. Paltin is among a list of 6 individuals identified as candidates in the race on the 2014 ballot.
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Don Couch – Candidate Council, South Maui
Don Couch is a candidate for the County Council, South Maui seat. He is among a list of four individuals identified as candidates on the 2014 ballot.
