News · HI
Jack Smith tells Senate prosecution threats will not silence him
Public safetyThe former Trump prosecutor told the Senate that the threat of prosecution would not stop him from speaking.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskOct 3, 2026
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Daily political news from Hawaii
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Hawaii, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Matthias Kusch
Elections and votingDemocrat Matthias Kusch is the incumbent candidate for Hawaii State House District 1 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · HI
Tokuda, Awa projected to win Hawaii U.S. House primaries
HousingNBC News projected Jill Tokuda and Brenton Awa as their parties’ nominees in Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Andrew Garrett in Hawaii House District 22
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Andrew Garrett is running in Hawaii State House District 22 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 22, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Chris Todd: Hawaii House District 3 candidate profile
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Chris Todd is running in Hawaii House District 3 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 20, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Terez Amato
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Terez Amato is the sole listed candidate for Hawaii State House District 11 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 17, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Luke Evslin in Hawaii House District 16
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Luke Evslin is running in Hawaii House District 16, where the 2026 general election is not listed as contested.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 15, 2026
Explainer · HI
Hawaii 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for reviewing key dates, registration steps, ballot contents and voting instructions for Hawaii’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 6, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Sholom Gelt in Hawaii’s 1st District
Elections and votingSholom Gelt, who has no party affiliation, is one of eight candidates in Hawaii’s 1st District U.S. House race.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskAug 30, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Jarrett Keohokalole in Hawaii’s 1st District
Elections and votingJarrett Keohokalole is a Democrat running in the contested 2026 election for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskAug 27, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Nathan M. Berning in Hawaii’s 1st District
Elections and votingNathan M. Berning is running as a NON candidate for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskAug 24, 2026