Editors · Policy and legislation
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Hawaii
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Hawaii, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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Candidate profile · HI
Democratic incumbent Darius Kila is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Hawaii House District 44.
Candidate profile · HI
Democratic incumbent Greggor Ilagan is running in Hawaii State House District 4 in an uncontested 2026 general election race.
News · HI
New York and New Jersey prepared emergency declarations as a nor’easter hit the East Coast and hurricanes moved toward Hawaii.
Candidate profile · HI
Democratic incumbent Cory Chun is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Hawaii House District 35.
News · HI
The Honolulu City Council is calling for expanded groundwater testing around Red Hill, putting the focus on the scope and location of future sampling.
News · HI
The House approved a Russia sanctions measure promoted by the late Senator Graham, marking a new congressional action on foreign policy.
News · HI
The justices would not allow the Postal Service to impose a disputed restriction on ballots sent through the mail.
Explainer · HI
Hawaii voters should confirm election dates, registration details, ballot contents and voting instructions before casting a ballot in 2026.
Candidate profile · HI
Republican Brenton Awa is challenging Democratic incumbent Jill Tokuda in Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District.
Candidate profile · HI
Republican Adriel C Lam is one of eight candidates listed for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District general election.