Tag: hawaii
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Six housing policy measures are on the ballot in four states — the most in at least two decades
Voters in four states will decide six statewide ballot measures related to housing policy on Nov. 3 — the most in a single election year between 2006 and 2026. Three of the measures are on the ballot in California, while Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island each have one. Three were referred to the ballot by…
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Incumbent Ed Case (D) defeated Jarrett Keohokalole (D) and three other candidates in the Democratic primary for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District
Incumbent Ed Case (D) defeated Jarrett Keohokalole (D) and three other candidates in the Democratic primary for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District on August 8, 2026. The filing deadline was June 2, 2026. As of May 2026, Case and Keohokalole led in fundraising and local media attention. Spectrum Local News' Michael Tsai said, "While it is…
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Below average number of open state legislative seats in Hawaii in 2026
Four seats are open in Hawaii’s state legislative elections this year, meaning no incumbents filed. That is the second-fewest since 2010, above only 2016 which had three. Newcomers are guaranteed 5% of the legislature next year. Twenty-three incumbents face primary contests in Hawaii’s state legislative elections this year, matching the average since 2010 and up…
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Hawaii enacts seven election bills in 2026 session, including prohibition on corporate political activity
The Hawaii Legislature adjourned its 2026 regular session on May 8 after passing seven election-related bills and one resolution. Governor Josh Green (D) signed all seven bills between April and July. Among those bills was SB 2471, which amends state law to modify the powers granted to corporations. The bill establishes that corporations have artificial-person…
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For the first time since 2014, both of Hawaii’s U.S. House incumbents are running in contested primaries
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Hawaii was June 2, 2026. This year is the first since 2014 that both of Hawaii’s U.S. House incumbents — Reps. Ed Case (D-1st) and Jill Tokuda (D-2nd) — are running in contested primaries. There was one incumbent in a contested…
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Rep. Case faces primary challenge over votes with Republicans in Hawaii's 1st District
Incumbent Ed Case (D), Della Au Belatti (D), Jarrett Keohokalole (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District on August 8, 2026. The filing deadline is June 2, 2026. As of May 2026, Case, Belatti, and Keohokalole led in fundraising and local media attention. Spectrum Local News'…
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Hawaii legislators advance bill to restrict corporate political activity
On May 8, Hawaii legislators sent a bill to Gov. Joshua Green (D) that would prohibit corporations from spending money or participating in election or ballot measure activities. SB 2471 would amend state law to modify the powers given to corporations. The bill establishes that corporations have artificial-person powers, defined as the ability to carry…
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Over the past two weeks, six new ballot measures were certified in five states — California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, and Louisiana
As of May 12, 105 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 37 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The most recent…
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Hawaii constitutional amendment on resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity (RISE) bonds referred to November 2026 ballot
The Hawaii State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot that would authorize counties and other local governments to issue resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds, also known as RISE bonds. Legislators approved the amendment on May 6, 2026, sending it to voters for consideration. The ballot…
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Legislatures in 12 states set to adjourn in May as lawmakers consider at least 60 potential legislative ballot measures
Legislatures in 12 states—Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Vermont—are set to adjourn in May 2026. In the coming weeks, lawmakers in these states will decide whether to advance measures to the statewide ballot. Across these states, at least 60 potential ballot measures have already completed at least…