Latest Election Results
Kaua‘i Mayor
- RAPOZO, Mel40.9%
- CARVALHO, Bernard, Jr.31.7%
- COWDEN, Felicia E.16.2%
- ANDAYA-LINDSEY, Laura2.5%
- WIDENER, Michaela B.1.9%
- DENIS, Megeso-William1.1%
Kaua‘i Councilmember
- KANESHIRO, Arryl J.6.5%
- OZAKI, Todd R.6.3%
- HOLLAND, Fern Anuenue6.1%
- CORREA, Michelle Kaleiohi5.7%
- BULOSAN, Addison4.9%
- SHIGEMOTO, Taylor H.4.2%
- APPLEGATE, Paul Noboru4.1%
- DECOSTA, Billy D.3.9%
- SMITH, Dane3.5%
- MARTIN, Umi2.9%
- COOTS, Mike2.9%
- RAPOZO, Cheree2.7%
- KAIMINAAUAO, Keola2.2%
- MATTOS, John H. (Scooby)1.8%
- POAI, Michael Roven1.6%
- SECRETARIO, Rachel M.1.5%
- TRUJILLO, James (Jimmy T)1.4%
- FERNANDES CABERTO, Trysten1.3%
- MUKAI, Nelson1.3%
- OKHMAN, Yelena1.2%
- HAUPT, Jeremy0.9%
- LINDSEY, Thomas, Jr. (Tom)0.7%
- WORKMAN, Skyler0.7%
- MONTEMAYOR, John0.6%
- WILSON, Herman K.0.5%
- LANGTAD, James R.0.4%
Governor
Democratic- GREEN, Josh84.2%
- SHIM, Lauren Kapoliahi'iaka4.9%
- LUCAS-TADEO, George (Teva)3.2%
- BOURGOIN, Duke2.0%
Governor
Republican- CORDERY, Gary69.1%
- FUJIYAMA, Ken23.3%
Governor
Nonpartisan- HILL, Bu Laia25.4%
- WILLIAMSON, Calvert A.16.2%
- LEWMAN, Clyde McClain (Mac)10.1%
- GIUFFRE, John M. (Raghu)7.9%
Lieutenant Governor
Democratic- KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.64.6%
- BELATTI, Della Au24.1%
- CHOI, John5.7%
- PULETASI, Sam1.0%
- CUADRA, Ku L. (Bobby)0.6%
Lieutenant Governor
Republican- ANTHONY, Daniel32.0%
- MEJIA, Margaret Rose20.6%
- PETERS, Robert E.18.1%
- CRESENCIA, Hopelin (Hope)15.6%
State Representative
District 17 · Democratic- MORIKAWA, Daynette (Dee)65.7%
- SCHIMMELFENNIG, Chad K.24.9%
U.S. Representative
District I · Democratic- CASE, Ed58.0%
- KEOHOKALOLE, Jarrett K.34.9%
- BOOKER, Jennifer2.1%
- KISWANTO, Nicholas (Nick)0.8%
- FATULA, Ben0.8%
U.S. Representative
District II · Democratic- TOKUDA, Jill N.85.1%
- KING, Steven3.6%
- GUITHUES, Greg2.8%
- BASIN, Kirill1.4%
U.S. Representative
District II · Nonpartisan- CODELIA, Edward A.35.5%
- TERRY, Randall22.9%
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$1.75M AmeriCorps funding awarded to Kupu for Hawai‘i
40-year-old Congressional candidate from Maui arrested for second time
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Statewide disaster philanthropy network launched by Funder Hui
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Kauaʻi County launches solid waste infrastructure survey
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Preliminary results reveal front runners of the Kauaʻi County Council race
Preliminary results from the Kauaʻi County Council race as of 10 p.m.
Kaua‘i Primary Election Results 2026: Latest Kaua‘i County Vote Totals
Kaua‘i Now provides the latest 2026 Hawai‘i primary election results for Kaua‘i County, including updated vote totals, candidate standings and key race results across Kaua‘i.
Health experts reveal warning signs of artificial intelligence ‘doctor’ scams
Patients seeking answers about their health are urged to think twice before trusting health advice from social media as fake medical endorsements become increasingly convincing.
Hanapēpē college student awarded Hawai‘i Education Association award
Yamamoto attended Kaua’i Community College and will student-teach at ʻEleʻele and Kekaha elementary schools while pursuing an elementary education degree through a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa hybrid program.
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Hawaii News
Preliminary results reveal front runners of the Kauaʻi County Council race
Preliminary results from the Kauaʻi County Council race as of 10 p.m.
On 3rd anniversary of Lahaina fire, survivors still deal with heartbreak but have hope as town recovers
As Maui marks the anniversary of the deadly blaze, residents see hope in the rebuilding of homes but sorrow in the 102 people who died that they can never bring back.
News in brief for Aug. 8: Chef Rhoda’s Table, One ʻOhana Fund, promotions and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
It’s Primary Election Day: Kauaʻi residents vote for mayor, all 7 council seats and state, federal offices
Kauaʻi’s competitive county elections are concluding today as voters choose who will move on to the November general election, with six candidates competing for mayor and 26 for the County Council.
Question: Who should vote in Office of Hawaiian Affairs races? Is it everyone’s kuleana like some say?
The reluctance to vote for OHA is a complicated mix of Native Hawaiians who don’t want to participate in an American election system, non-Hawaiians who feel like they shouldn’t decide the agency’s leaders and voters who simply don’t know what OHA does.
Big Island News
Preliminary election results for Hawai‘i County Council show 2 incumbents keeping their seats
The preliminary results for Hawai‘i County Council show three of the open seats headed for a runoff in the general election. An updated printout is expected at 10 p.m.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 09, 2026
Breezy trades will focus low clouds and showers over windward and mauka areas through mid-next week. A plume of moisture moving south of the islands will...
Maui News
Kuhinia Maui brings community together in three-year remembrance of 2023 Wildfires
Three years after the devastating wildfires that started on Aug. 8, 2023, the community came together in remembrance, reflection and aloha during Kuhinia Maui held on the grounds of Lahaina United Methodist Church.
2026 Hawaiʻi Primary Election Results
Check back throughout the night for election results as they are released, with a focus on races of Maui County interest.
Hawaiʻi Head Start officials monitor proposed federal performance standards changes
As the federal government considers proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Executive Office on Early Learning and the Hawaiʻi Head Start Collaboration Office remain committed to ensuring children and families continue to have access to the high-quality early learning services.
DOH Issues Notices of Violation to Island Smoke and Vape for alleged refusal to allow inspection
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation issued two notices of violation and orders to registered manufactured hemp product retailer Island Smoke and Vape, located at 505 Avocado St. in Wahiawā, for allegedly refusing to permit inspections authorized by Hawaiʻi law.
