Maui Election
Ing’s Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Considered
Representative Kaniela Ing of Maui, who introduced the bill noted that Hawaiʻi has the lowest voter turnout in the nation. He said this challenge could jeopardize the effectiveness of Hawaiʻi’s democratic process.
Bill to Increase Voter Turnout Heads to Final Committee
HB321, introduced by Maui freshman Senator Kaniela Ing is aimed at increasing the state’s low voter turnout.
New Faces of Maui Government
In the State House, Representative-elect, Kaniela Ing becomes the youngest legislator to win election from Maui this year. The 23-year-old Kihei resident managed to oust incumbent Rep. George Fontaine, 52, in last night’s General Election.
Amendment for Maui Council Terms Fails to Pass
Maui voters said “NO” to a proposed amendment that sought to increase council terms from two to four years.
Maui Voter Turnout Remains Lowest in State
Maui’s voter turnout of 56.8% on General Election Day remained the lowest in the state, but above 2010 levels, and about 3,144 votes shy of the stronger 61% turnout during the last presidential election in 2008.
Maui Has 2 New Council Members, 1 New House Rep
Maui has a new state representative and two new council members following yesterday’s 2012 general election.
Maui Races Decided Early After Oahu Delays
After an initial waiting game, voters across the state finally saw the first summary report released during the 8 p.m. hour.
UPDATE: Maui 2012 Election Results – Vote Tally
Results for Maui County and state-wide have been released – see the full breakdowns here.
Smooth Opening at Maui Polling Places
State Elections Office spokesman Rex Quidilla said all of Maui’s polling places opened on time, and officials had not heard of any problems in Maui County as of 11:15 a.m.
Island Democrats and Republicans Host Viewing Parties
Pacific Radio Group will be offering live results coverage again this year in coordination with the University of Hawaii Maui College. The broadcast will be carried LIVE on MC-TV Channel 55 and KNUI AM 900, from 5:30 p.m. until the final results for Maui are tallied.
Countdown to 2012 Maui General Election
Pacific Radio Group will be offering live results coverage again this year in coordination with the University of Hawaii Maui College. The broadcast will be carried on MCTV Channel 55 and KNUI AM 900, from 5:30 p.m. until the final results for Maui are tallied.
Maui Democrats Rally Days Before General Election
An estimated 500 people attended a Maui Democratic Party rally at the Maui Tropical Plantation on Saturday afternoon.
Early Walk-in Voting Oct. 23 – Nov. 3
Voters can complete a walk-in ballot at the County Clerk’s office in Wailuku or the Mitchell Pauole Center on Molokai.
Maui County Charter Amendments Community Workshop
The workshop will run from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday October 18th at the MEO Family Center in Wailuku.
ELECTIONS: Last Day for Voter Registration, Oct. 8
Currently registered voters that have changed their name or moved since the last election should re-register before the voter registration deadline. The general election this year will take place on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Lingle & Hirono: Budget Woes vs School Furloughs
While the candidates continue to blast away at each other, sit back and sip a beverage while we sift some dirt on your behalf.
Crowley vs. Gabbard – Couldn’t Be More Different
It’s a clear choice between two diametrically opposed candidates.
POLL: Gabbard or Crowley for US House?
Seat: US Representative 2nd Congressional District. Vote here to state your preference…
Hirono and Lingle: Fact Checking the Attacks
An overview of what each candidate is saying about the other, and how true those things really are.
