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UH: Record Turnout Sparks Close 2020 Election

“This represents tremendous civic engagement, and people who vote for the first time tend to stay voters,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa political science Associate Professor and Public Policy Center Director Colin Moore.

Maui County No Longer in Last Place for Voter Turnout

Turnout in Maui County was still low, but bucked it’s recent trend as the lowest in the state. That title went to Hawaiʻi County this time around, which recorded a 47.7% turnout.

Voter Turnout in Maui County Lowest in State

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.

Ing’s Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Considered

Representative Kaniela Ing of Maui, who introduced the bill noted that Hawaiʻi has the lowest voter turnout in the nation. He said this challenge could jeopardize the effectiveness of Hawaiʻi’s democratic process.

Bill to Increase Voter Turnout Heads to Final Committee

HB321, introduced by Maui freshman Senator Kaniela Ing is aimed at increasing the state’s low voter turnout.

Maui Voter Turnout Remains Lowest in State

Maui’s voter turnout of 56.8% on General Election Day remained the lowest in the state, but above 2010 levels, and about 3,144 votes shy of the stronger 61% turnout during the last presidential election in 2008.