Maui Election 2026

Hawaii Tourism officials have estimated that Hawaii could potentially see 6,000 new jobs created in the state as a result of the reforms in the Visit USA Act. She also voted against blocking the Obama Administration’s request to increase the US debt limit.

Congressional candidate Mufi Hannemann earned an endorsement yesterday from the 15,000 member Hawaii Construction Alliance. Hannemann is seeking the seat being vacated by US Rep. Mazie Hirono, who is running for US Sen. Daniel Akaka’s seat in 2012.

Last week the Kihei Republican briefed members of the Valley Isle Sunset Rotary Club on issues of interest to Maui voters.

Representative Joe Souki from Wailuku discusses current and future politics for Hawaii, including our dire financial situation, legalized gambling and liberalized marijuana laws.

Fukuyama ran for the West Maui Council seat in 2008 and 2010. He made the move from Lahaina to Kahului earlier this year to care for his 90-year-old mother, who required full-time assistance.

Case is hosting the new sessions as part of his new 2012 campaign for US Senate. The sessions on November 5 in Lahaina, Kahului and Kihei, include meet-and-greet and question and answer opportunities.

Rep. Hirono then travels to the Valley Isle for two gatherings on Saturday, October 22. The first stop will be at the Alii Kula Lavender Farm for a 2 p.m. Lavender Tea Time event; followed by 4:30 p.m. Coffee Talk at Da Kitchen Cafe in Kahului.

Former governor Linda Lingle said she wants to become America’s point person for tourism, if elected to the US Senate in 2012–that’s one of the issues that surfaced during her speaking engagement on Monday (October 17) with the Maui Chamber of Commerce.

During this morning’s talk story session, Lingle discussed frauds and scams that target the elderly. Lingle also vowed not to change Social Security for those that currently receive the program benefits.

During a conference call this morning, Rep. Hirono expressed support for the recent DOE request for ESEA flexibility. She also fielded media questions about her 2012 US Senate run.

Former Hawaii governor, Linda Lingle announced today her run for the US Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Akaka.

Former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann today announced his plans to seek the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District Seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012.

The 2012 Maui elections are more than a year away, but the campaign trail has already begun.

Maui Mayor-elect Alan Arakawa and his cabinet members will be inaugurated into office tomorrow, Sunday, January 2, 2010 at the War Memorial Gym in Wailuku. The event features a swearing-in ceremony, entertainment, prayer by various religious leaders, and light refreshments. Entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with a ceremony to follow at 5 p.m. The inaugural […]

Attendees will find out how to deliver effective testimony, understand the session calendar, and tips on using the state’s Legislative website.

On the second memorial since his passing, the late Representative Bob Nakasone of Maui was recognized today with a building renamed in his honor.

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