Lava-affected Puna voters to share polling place

• By Sophie Cocke
• July 22, 2018

Pahoa Community Center will serve as a dual polling place on primary election day for Lower Puna residents whose precincts have been heavily affected by Kilauea’s ongoing volcanic eruption. Read more

Where and how to vote in the 2018 Primary Election

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• July 22, 2018

To help expedite your voter check-in at your polling place, you may be asked to provide ID. Acceptable forms of ID include a Hawaii driver’s license, Hawaii state ID, military ID, passport, current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government-issued document showing name and address. Read more

2018 primary election will decide many Democrat-heavy races

• By Kevin Dayton
• July 22, 2018

As the Hawaii Republican Party has weakened over the years, Hawaii’s primary election has become more important than ever. Read more

Ige and Hanabusa compete for voters as main race tightens

• By Kevin Dayton
• July 22, 2018

The marquee contest this primary election is U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa’s bid to unseat Gov. David Ige — a challenge that Hanabusa says is all about leadership. Read more

Super PAC spending in lieutenant governor’s race a ‘mystery’

• By Rob Perez
• July 22, 2018

It’s a question that has perplexed even veteran political observers. Read more

Race for No. 2 spot has a lot to choose from

• By Lee Cataluna
• July 22, 2018

The Democratic primary for lieutenant governor has shaped up to be a most unusual race. Read more

Ige, Carvalho receive endorsements from Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association

• By Allison Schaefers
• July 21, 2018

Incumbent Gov. David Y. Ige will head into the Aug. 11 Democratic primary with the endorsement of the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, the state’s largest private-sector tourism organization. Read more

Democratic socialism, with Kaniela Ing in the mix, surges in the age of Trump

• By Steve Peoples Associated Press
• July 21, 2018

Last Friday, Maine Democrat Zak Ringelstein wasn’t ready to consider himself a formal member of the Democratic Socialists of America, even if he appreciated the organization’s values and endorsement in his bid to become a United States senator. Read more

VIDEO: Highlights from Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District Forum in Waikiki

• By Video by Diane S.W. Lee /
• July 20, 2018

Your 1 vote can make difference

• July 17, 2018

This year, the state will make its maximal invitation to its adult citizens to exercise their right to vote, making it easier than ever for them to perform that civic duty on Primary Election Day, Aug. 11. Read more

Hawaii Poll: Ed Case far ahead in congressional race

• By Sophie Cocke
• July 17, 2018

Former Congressman Ed Case has established a commanding lead in the race for the congressional seat representing urban Oahu. Read more

Hawaii Poll respondents support safe zones for homeless

• By Gordon Y.K. Pang
• July 17, 2018

A clear majority of the state’s registered voters remain supportive of the idea of safe zones for homeless encampments where people could stay without fear of getting repeatedly removed, according to the results of the latest Honolulu Star-Advertiser Hawaii Poll. Read more

Ige and Hanabusa clash on leadership and rail at debate

• By Kevin Dayton
• July 17, 2018

U.S. Rep. Colleen Hana­busa sharpened her criticisms of Gov. David Ige in their latest televised debate Monday evening, alleging that Ige has a habit of taking credit for others’ accomplishments and has failed to show proper leadership during emergencies such as the Jan. 13 ballistic missile false alert. Read more

Hawaii Poll voters think Tulsi Gabbard should debate rivals

• By Kevin Dayton
• July 17, 2018

A large majority of neighbor island and rural Oahu Democratic voters in U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s district think she has an obligation to debate her less famous opponents this election year. Read more

Hawaii Poll: Josh Green ahead in lieutenant governor race

• By Rob Perez
• July 17, 2018

Heading into the final month of the campaign, state Sen. Josh Green has substantially widened his lead over four other Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor. Read more

Hawaii Poll finds voters trust Gov. David Ige’s leadership

• By Kevin Dayton
• July 16, 2018

A plurality of Democratic voters think Gov. David Ige is the most trustworthy candidate running this year and also rate him highest for leadership ability in Hawaii Poll. Read more

Republican support for Donald Trump surges in Hawaii Poll

• By Sophie Cocke
• July 16, 2018

Support for President Donald Trump has risen to 91 percent among Hawaii Republicans — up from 73 percent in March — according to the latest Honolulu Star-Advertiser Hawaii Poll. Read more

Hawaii Poll: Hanabusa’s lead fades as Ige bounces back

• By Kevin Dayton
• July 15, 2018

The commanding 20-percentage-point lead that U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa enjoyed over Gov. David Ige in the Democratic primary for governor just four months ago has evaporated, with Ige pulling ahead one month before election day, according to a new Honolulu Star-Advertiser Hawaii Poll. Read more