Maui Election 2026

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.

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 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.

Saturday’s primary election featured four Maui council races, each of which were narrowed to the top two vote-getters in each district.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Joseph Blackburn is a candidate for the Maui County Council, Wailuku/Waiheʻe/Waikapū seat. He is among a list of 2 individuals identified as candidates on the 2014 ballot.

Barbara Haliniak is a candidate for the State House District 13 seat. Haliniak is running on the democratic ticket and faces fellow democrat, Mele Carroll for the seat. There are no other party challengers.

Richard H. Pohle is a candidate for the State House District 12 seat. He is running on the republican ticket and faces democrat, Kyle T. Yamashita for the seat.