Latest Election Results
Kaua‘i Mayor
- RAPOZO, Mel56.5%
- CARVALHO, Bernard, Jr.37.4%
Kaua‘i County Council
- HOLLAND, Fern Anuenue7.2%
- OZAKI, Todd R.6.7%
- KANESHIRO, Arryl J.6.7%
- CORREA, Michelle Kaleiohi6.7%
- BULOSAN, Addison5.6%
- SMITH, Dane5.4%
- APPLEGATE, Paul Noboru4.9%
- SHIGEMOTO, Taylor H.4.8%
- DECOSTA, Billy D.4.7%
- COOTS, Mike4.2%
- MARTIN, Umi3.7%
- RAPOZO, Cheree3.4%
- KAIMINAAUAO, Keola3.0%
- MATTOS, John H. (Scooby)2.4%
County Ballot Measure
Relating to the Planning Commission's Appeals Process- YES53.2%
- NO28.5%
State Representative
District 16 · Wailua, Hanamāʻulu, Līhuʻe & Puhi- EVSLIN, Luke A.67.2%
- HAZLEBECK, David27.0%
State Representative
District 17 · Niʻihau, Kōloa, Poʻipū, Kalāheo, Hanapēpē, Waimea & Kekaha- MORIKAWA, Daynette (Dee)66.9%
- CLUETT, Misty25.1%
Governor & Lieutenant Governor
- GREEN, Josh KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.73.5%
- CORDERY, Gary ANTHONY, Daniel24.6%
U.S. Representative
District II · Neighbor Islands & Rest of Oʻahu- TOKUDA, Jill N.65.2%
- AWA, Brenton29.3%
At-Large Trustee
- ANDERSON, Ikaika10.8%
- GALUTERIA, Brickwood M.10.4%
- WAIHEE, John, IV10.4%
- SOUZA, Keoni10.4%
- AKINA, Adrian (Kealii)9.6%
- CRABBE, Kanekoa (Koa)8.1%
Hawai‘i News Coffee with a Cop event set for Kīlauea on Friday
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Mel Rapozo claims 56.2% of vote, poised to lead Kauaʻi as next mayor
After leading the August primary, Rapozo maintained his advantage in the general election, earning 56.2% of the vote. November 03, 2026 · 10:49pm
Initial results reveal the top seven people that voters hope to see on the Kauaʻi County Council
As of the second result print-out, Fern Anuenue Holland, Arryl Kaneshiro, Todd Ozaki, Michelle Kaleiohi Correa, Addison Bulosan, Dane Smith and Paul Noboru Applegate have received the most votes.Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi awarded over $7 million grant for supportive housing
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Kaua‘i News
Coffee with a Cop event set for Kīlauea on Friday
Residents can meet local law enforcement at Kai Bar Coffee Roasters from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.
Kaua‘i’s Kawakami to be Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s second-term lieutenant governor
Democrat incumbents also look likely to sweep the board in other state and national races, according to state elections office second printout of unofficial results from Tuesday’s 2026 general elections.
Hawaiʻi awarded over $7 million grant for supportive housing
The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation has secured a $7.45 million grant aimed at boosting affordable housing for individuals with disabilities.
Mel Rapozo claims 56.2% of vote, poised to lead Kauaʻi as next mayor
After leading the August primary, Rapozo maintained his advantage in the general election, earning 56.2% of the vote.
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Hawaii News
Coffee with a Cop event set for Kīlauea on Friday
Residents can meet local law enforcement at Kai Bar Coffee Roasters from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.
Kaua‘i’s Kawakami to be Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s second-term lieutenant governor
Democrat incumbents also look likely to sweep the board in other state and national races, according to state elections office second printout of unofficial results from Tuesday’s 2026 general elections.
Hawaiʻi awarded over $7 million grant for supportive housing
The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation has secured a $7.45 million grant aimed at boosting affordable housing for individuals with disabilities.
Mauka Wailua River Bridge lane closure hampering traffic on Election Day
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation scheduled the closure to clear debris washed downstream.
Big Island News
Third election printout shows narrow leads in 2 Hawai‘i County Council races
The results published are preliminary. Hawai‘i County Clerk Jon Henricks said they will be finalized by the state about two weeks after the election.
Hawaiʻi awarded federal grant aimed at boosting affordable housing for individuals with disabilities
The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation has secured a $7.45 million grant to connect eligible households with supportive housing.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for November 04, 2026
Breezy trade winds will persist through much of the week with minor fluctuations as surface high pressure holds north of the state. Pockets of moisture moving...
Bissen leads Sugimura in Maui County mayoral race as council flips progressive
The incumbent mayor had a 10-point lead over the council vice chair as of the second printout on Tuesday night.
