Maui Election
Former President Trump dominates Hawaiʻi GOP Caucus vote on March 12
The Hawaii Republican Party released the results of its March 12 presidential caucus, showing that former President Donald Trump took the most votes by a very far margin.
Joe Biden wins the Hawaiʻi Democratic presidential caucus
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi presidential caucus, held last night.. Voting for the Democratic Party-run Presidential Primary ran from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at various polling locations across the state.
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi prepares for Presidential Party-Run Primary
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi is set to host its 2024 Presidential Party-Run Primary tonight, March 6, 2024 at various locations across Hawaiʻi. Voting will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. HST. Residents wishing to cast their vote in the Party-Run Primary must be a registered voter and an enrolled member of […]
Kennedy recounts recent visit to Lahaina in aftermath of wildfire
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today released a video documenting his visit to Lahaina, where he went to see firsthand the devastation from the wildfire that destroyed much of the historic town six months ago. Kennedy surveyed the site of last summer’s wildfire with two long-time residents—Eddy Garcia and Janet Spriter—who weighed in on the federal government’s response.
Candidates begin nominations process for 2024 elections
Candidates for public offices are beginning to check out and file nomination papers, according to the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections’ candidate filing report.
District 10 Rep. Tyson Miyake of Maui sets sights on impactful change
After his appointment to the 10th House District seat and the beginning of this year’s lawmaking session, Tyson Miyake is reading hundreds of bills, attending countless meetings and finding he’s not just another fresh face at the Hawaiʻi Legislature.
Maui candidate filing begins Feb. 1, 2024
Candidate nomination and filing services begin Feb. 1, 2024 on Maui, according to an announcement issued by the Elections Division of the Office of the County Clerk. The deadline to file nomination papers is June 4, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Democrats announce presidential primary candidates for March 6 ballot
President Joe Biden and four other candidates will be on the March 6 Democratic Party presidential primary election ballot, the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi announced.
Clean elections legislation introduced by Hawaiʻi lawmakers
The legislation, titled “Related to public financing for candidates for elected office,” is aimed at helping to level the playing field for working class candidates and people of all backgrounds, to create a more fair elections system and help reduce the influence of private money in elections.
Kelly Takaya King announces intent to run for previously held Maui Council seat
Kelly Takaya King officially announced her intent to run for her previously held Maui County Council seat for the South Maui District.
Lahaina wildfire survivors, community leaders rallying on Opening Day of the legislature
Lahaina Strong, a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting the recovery and resilience of Lahaina, will rally at the Hawaiʻi Capitol at 11:30 a.m. following the official opening of the state legislature.
Rep. Poepoe of Molokaʻi will continue to serve as member of Act 279 Working Group
Representative Mahina Poepoe of Molokaʻi continues her service on the House’s Act 279 Working Group, to oversee the Department of Hawaiian Home Land’s execution of funds.
Newly appointed Rep. Tyson Miyake of Maui to serve on three House committees
Newly appointed state House Rep. Tyson Miyake will serve on the Housing, Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, and Transportation committees.
State senators from Maui earn leadership roles and committee assignments for 2024
Maui lawmakers are among those selected for leadership roles in the upcoming legislative session. Sen. Lynn DeCoite was named Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Sen. Troy Hashimoto was selected as one of five Assistant Majority Whips.
Gov. Green names Mizuno to serve as Hawaiʻi’s next Coordinator on Homelessness
Governor Josh Green, M.D., named State Representative and former State House Vice Speaker John Mizuno as the Governor’s Coordinator on Homelessness.
Governor names Miyake as state House Representative for Maui District 10 vacancy
Governor Josh Green today appointed Tyson K. Miyake as the new Representative to the State House, filling the District 10 vacancy created by the movement of former Rep. Troy Hashimoto to the state Senate.
Three individuals identified in search to fill the House District 10 vacancy for Maui
The three individuals whose names were sent to the governor for consideration are: Timothy Scott Lara (left), Local entrepreneur, and community leader; Leslee D. Matthews (middle), Social worker and Local Attorney; and Tyson K. Miyake (right), former Chief of Staff to Mayor Victorino.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Elects Interim Party Chair
The State Central Committee, the governing body for the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, voted in Adrian Tam as their new interim Party Chair at a special meeting that was held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Rep. Evslin to Chair the House Committee on Housing after Maui’s Hashimoto moves to Senate
Speaker Scott K. Saiki announced that effective Nov. 27, 2023, Representative Luke A. Evslin is appointed to serve as Chair of the House Committee on Housing. The position was vacant following the Governor’s appointment of Representative Troy N. Hashimoto to the Hawaiʻi State Senate.
Hawaiʻi’s mayors discuss housing after fires, Bissen calls for ‘voluntary compliance’
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen acknowledged: “Housing was an issue on Maui and in West Maui before Aug. 8, and it became, obviously, a bigger issue after that.” “Our duty as government is to present the other options that people have. Let’s talk of creating a land trust,” said the mayor. That was one of the topics that was also explored at the Native Hawaiian Convention.
