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Returns are in and David Ige will be Hawaii’s next Governor. The Democrat swept aside Republican challenger and former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona.

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MEDIA RELEASE The 2014 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 and the Office of Elections and County Clerks of Hawaii would like to share a few Election Day tips and reminders for Hawaii voters. Election Day Reminders: · Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Anyone in line at 6 p.m. will […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff The state Supreme Court has dismissed a legal challenge filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii over the Primary Election. In its ruling issued Thursday, the court found it did not have statutory or constitutional jurisdiction or authority to grant the relief sought by ACLU. According to the lawsuit, six […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A lawsuit filed Thursday, Aug. 21 by Pahoa residents and the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii Foundation asks the State Supreme Court to allow any registered voter affected by Tropical Storm Iselle to cast a vote that will be included in the August 2014 primary results. The lawsuit also asks the Court […]

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Mr. Scott Nago State of Hawaii Office of Elections Honolulu, Hawaii Aloha, I write this letter on behalf of the Hawaii County Democrats who are involved In both the recovery of the affected area and the election process. We thank you for all you are trying to do to conduct a fair and transparent election […]

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Hanohano ousted by SanBuenaventura; Ilagan retains council seat

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MEDIA RELEASE The election scheduled Friday, Aug. 15 for the two polling places that were postponed due to Hurricane Iselle is set to continue. Only voters who are assigned to Hawaiian Paradise Community Center (04-01) and Keonepoko Elementary School (04-02), who did not previously vote by absentee mail ballot or at an early vote site […]

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The following is an open letter from Sen. Russell Ruderman: I wish to express my concern for the people of Puna and my dismay at the seemingly dismissive attitude displayed by election officials concerning the primary elections in the Puna District. Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Iselle on Friday, August 8, election officials […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Chief Election Officer Scott Nago, in consultation with the State Attorney General, Department of Defense and the Office of the County Clerk, announced Monday that an election will be held on Friday, August 15th at Keonepoko Elementary School for the two polling places whose election was postponed due to Hurricane Iselle. Only voters […]

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Hawaiian Electric Company sends trucks, poles and crews from Oahu to beef-up Big Island efforts to restore power to areas affected by Tropical Storm Iselle.

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Abercrombie makes state history; two precincts in Pahoa may decide U.S. Senate primary; council races unsettled

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More than 15,000 residents without electricity at dusk Friday; repairs could take days

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MEDIA RELEASE At a news conference Wednesday at his Oahu campaign headquarters, Gov. Neil Abercrombie unveiled his plan for the next four years in the form of a 56-­page policy document titled “Charting Tomorrow.” The comprehensive plan describes the foundation laid in the first four years and the vision for the state’s economy and fiscal […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate State Sen. David Ige has released his action plan “Engineering Hawaii’s Future” for the state if elected the next governor of Hawaii. Ige lays out his agenda on issues including tourism, technology, environment, energy, agriculture, homelessness and open government. “I have waited until now to release my full action […]

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