Many races uncontested
September 7th, 2008Change might be the touchstone of the fall campaigns across the mainland, but in Hawaii the status quo has already won the primary elections.
U.S. House: Seats look secure
September 7th, 2008Opponents lack name recognition but are challenging Democratic incumbents Hirono and Abercrombie
State Legislature: Setting sights on Senate
September 7th, 2008This election year, the state House will get a slight makeover with at least six new representatives, while the Senate will welcome at least two new members to its chamber.
Open Senate job sparks reshuffling
September 7th, 2008On the Big Island, the decision of two current legislators to run for open state Senate positions led to a flurry of candidates for the now-open House seats.
Rep. Nakasone back in despite cancer
September 7th, 2008State Rep. Robert H. Nakasone said he is ready to continue public service after completing chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer.
3 Democrats run unopposed on Garden Isle
September 7th, 2008On Kauai, James “Jimmy” Tokioka (D, Lihue-Koloa) and Roland Sagum III (D, Koloa-Niihau) are running unopposed for their second terms in the House, while Hermina “Mina” Morita (D, Hanalei-Kapaa) is also running unopposed for her sixth term.
Honolulu Mayor: A challenge is accepted
September 7th, 2008What appeared to be clear sailing for Mufi Hannemann has become choppy over a rail system for Oahu
City Council: Bainum to rejoin Council
September 7th, 2008The Honolulu City Council is gaining a familiar face: former City Councilman Duke Bainum.
Board of Education: 5 incumbents challenged
September 7th, 2008One of the three at-large seats that are up for grabs is uncontested, and one member is stepping down
Big Island: The county primary has many candidates with experience in politics
September 7th, 2008State Sen. Lorraine Inouye and County Council members Stacy Higa and Angel Pilago are among the eight candidates running for Big Island mayor in a nonincumbent primary race.
Maui: County Council races draw high interest
September 7th, 2008Former Maui County Council members Sol Kaho’ohalahala and Wayne Nishiki are running for their old seats on Lanai and in South Maui respectively.
Kauai: The death of Bryan Baptiste has turned isle elections into a free-for-all
September 7th, 2008Kauai County Councilmembers Mel Rapozo and JoAnn Yukimura, as well as county Parks and Recreation Director Bernard Carvalho, were all expected to run for mayor in 2010.
Polling precincts
September 7th, 2008Hawaii’s 2008 primary election will be Saturday, Sept. 20. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.
List of candidates
September 7th, 2008There are 108 elective seats up in Hawaii’s primary election on Sept. 20, including two U.S. represent-atives, 12 state senators, 51 state representatives, and mayors for Honolulu, Kauai and the Big Island. The general election will be Nov. 4.
