With plenty to parse on this year's ballot, here are the main takeaways so far from the 2026 midterm elections for the state.
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Rep. Jill Tokuda defeated state Sen. Brenton Awa to represent rural Oʻahu and the neighbor islands. Rep. Ed Case beat political newcomer Adriel Lam for the Honolulu seat.
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Oʻahu voters passed a charter amendment that creates a new Food Security Fund for the City and County of Honolulu. The fund would receive 0.5% of annual real property tax revenues.
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Following the state Office of Elections' first printout of results, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen led Upcountry County Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura. His lead widened throughout the night.
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Green and running mate Derek Kawakami defeat Republican Gary Cordery and running mate Daniel Anthony
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Current Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters was recently disqualified from a potential third term, meaning the council will lose a member and its presiding officer.
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In a last-minute call, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chair Kai Kahele canceled a meeting on the CEO selection and held a press conference Monday afternoon announcing that the decision will be made after the general election.
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Today's midterm elections are dominating news around the country — and they're also drawing interest from around the world. In the Asia Pacific, there are a few election themes that people are watching with curiosity. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.
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Some local groups and lawmakers are opposing federal legislation meant to protect oil companies.
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