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Election Day votes could impact too-close-to-call race for Hawai‘i County mayor
University of Hawai‘i political science professor says it’s essentially a choice between a steady approach to county government or a less conventional but untested approach, with the appeal of each depending on whether voters think their needs are being met by incumbent Mitch Roth’s administration or if they’re ready to take a chance and go a new direction with challenger Kimo Alameda.
Maui voting reminders ahead of the General Election
All voters are reminded that voting closes at 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Voters must be in line at a voter service center, or their voted ballots must be received by the deadline, not postmarked, to be counted. A list of voter service centers and ballot drop box locations and hours for Maui can be found here.
Primary contestant opts out of Maui mayoral endorsement
Former Mayoral Candidate Chris Hart says he will remain neutral, refraining from endorsing either of the remaining two candidates in the race for Mayor. The announcement was made this morning during an interview with Pacific Radio Group. “Recently I was invited to meet with Charmaine Tavares and also with Alan Arakawa, and we discussed the […]
Districting mistake on Maui could affect polling place for voters in Legends at Maui Lani and Na Hoku subdivisions
By Wendy Osher A district mapping mistake on Maui could affect where some Central Maui residents report to vote in tomorrow’s Primary Election. Presently, there are approximately 373 registered voters affected, or about 175 households in the Legends at Maui Lani and Na Hoku subdivisions in Kahului. The mistake has some Central Maui residents assigned […]
Council Approves FY 2011 Budget on First Reading
After six weeks, eight district meetings and 27 meetings in the council chambers, the Maui County council approved on first reading yesterday its version of the 2011 fiscal year budget. The vote was unanimous at 8-0. Budget Committee Chair Joseph Pontanilla said the budget committee recommendation decreases the Mayor’s proposed $530 million by an estimated […]
Walk in voting begins for 1st Congressional District
Today is the first day for walk-in voting for the special election being held for the 1st Congressional District. The election is being conducted to fill the seat that was vacated by U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. The election is being conducted a s a”Vote-By-Mail” election, but walk-in voting is being made available for those that […]
