Maui Election
Councilmember Kelly King to enter crowded Maui Mayor’s race
Councilmember Kelly Takaya King plans to announce this afternoon that she is entering the race for Mayor of Maui County. According to her campaign, “supporters and fans of her work on the Council have urged Ms. King to jump into the race for Mayor.”
Election, Campaign line-up: Kahele officially enters governor’s race
Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele officially filed his nomination papers on Monday morning in the race for Hawaiʻi’s next governor.
Election, campaign line-up: Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce hosts “Meet the Candidates” mixer
Thirty candidates from varying races, including council, governor, mayor and the state legislature will be on hand to meet and ask questions at this casual mixer style event.
Election, campaign line-up: Keiki Initiative forums with Mariano and Cayetano
To submit information on campaign fundraisers, endorsements, and community meet & greet events, send items to [email protected].
Election, campaign line-up: Lt. Gov. Green to speak at Upcountry Rotary; Election security; Voter registration; Filing deadline
To submit information on campaign fundraisers, endorsements, and community meet & greet events, send items to [email protected].
Election, campaign line-up: Green Party to host convention; Candidate filing deadline approaches; Human Rights Campaign endorsements
To submit information on campaign fundraisers, endorsements, and community meet & greet events, send items to [email protected].
Election, campaign line-up: Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce hosts meet and greet; Voting explained
To submit information on campaign fundraisers, endorsements, and community meet & greet events, send items to [email protected].
Dennis W. Jung elected as new chair at Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Convention
Delegates at the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi’s 2022 Convention elected Honolulu attorney Dennis W. Jung as the 2022-2024 Chair.
Election, campaign line-up: Candidates invited to kupuna luncheon; Democratic Party Convention; Vicky Cayetano to file nomination papers; Maui meet & greet
To submit information on campaign fundraisers, endorsements, and community meet & greet events, send items to [email protected].
Maui Charter Commission to review final report and voter guide
The Maui Charter Commission will meet this Thursday, May 19, to review and approve its Draft Final Report detailing eleven proposed amendments to the County Charter.
Election, campaign line-up: KCA mayoral forum; Tokuda launches campaign; SHOPO endorses Anderson
To submit information on campaign fundraisers, endorsements, and community meet & greet events, send items to [email protected].
Election, campaign line-up: Bingo with Victorino; Bissen meet-and-greets; Union endorsements for Kahele
To submit information on campaign fundraisers, endorsements, and community meet & greet events, send items to [email protected].
Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele makes official announcement of run for Hawaiʻi Governor
Surrounded by supporters, friends, and ʻohana at the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island, US Congressman Kai Kahele made an official announcement that he has entered the 2022 race for Hawaiʻi governor.
Kirk Caldwell withdraws from Hawaiʻi gubernatorial race
Hawaiʻi gubernatorial candidate, Kirk Caldwell announced his withdrawal from the governor’s race, citing a lack of funding and momentum, and saying the timing is not right.
Rep. Wildberger says she will not run for re-election or seek further political office in 2022
State House District 11 Representative, Tina Wildberger announced that she will not be running for re-election, and will not seek further political office for the 2022 election cycle.
State officials issue reminder of illegal campaign activities near state highways
This includes, but is not limited to, posting of political campaign signs on overpasses, fencing, sign posts, and poles. It is also illegal to sign wave on overpasses above state freeways or highways.
Robin Knox running for South Maui Council with endorsement of current Councilmember Kelly King
With the decision of Councilmember Kelly King to step down from the Maui County Council, environmental scientist Robin Knox announced she is running to fill the South Maui Council Seat with King’s full endorsement.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court denies petition challenging reapportionment plan
The State of Hawaiʻi Supreme Court issued a ruling today denying the petition challenging the 2021 Reapportionment Commission Plan and has ordered the termination of the temporary injunction of candidate filing for US Representative, State Senate and State Representative contests.
Mike Molina launches mayoral campaign
Maui County Councilmember Mike Molina, who currently holds the Makawao-Haʻikū-Pāʻia residency seat, submitted his nomination form to the County Clerk’s office on Wednesday, signaling the start of his Mayoral campaign.
Retired Judge Richard Bissen pulls papers in bid for Maui Mayor
Former 2nd Circuit Court Judge, Richard Bissen, announced he is pulling his official candidacy papers for Maui County Mayor, following an earlier announcement in January of his intent to run.
