Hawai‘i Election 2026: Political Scandals, Ballot Eligibility & Public Trust

Hawai‘i’s primary election arrives amid major legal developments, ballot questions and growing concerns about public trust.In this episode of Faith & Family First, Eva Andrade and Marcus Oshiro discuss the indictment of Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and the trial scheduled for September 28, 2026. All charges are allegations, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.They also examine the court ruling that Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters is ineligible to seek another term under the city’s two-term-limit ordinance, including possible appeals and special-election scenarios.Plus, hear an urgent election reminder: completed ballots must be received—not merely postmarked—by 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 8. The conversation also covers reported difficulties with voter address changes and online ballot requests, as well as potential election, ethics and campaign-finance reforms aimed at strengthening public confidence.Don't forget to subscribe to the FFF podcast for more in-depth discussions on social and political issues that matter to you!