Hawaii Primary Decides November | Honolulu News

Hawaii’s August 8 primary is shaping up as a make-or-break moment for voters—where mail-in ballots decide who wins in November, especially in tightly contested races for Lieutenant Governor and mayoral seats on Kauai and Maui. With Sylvia Luke’s exit, Derek Kawakami, the term-limited Kauai mayor, is poised to dominate the Democratic ticket thanks to early momentum and big money. On Maui, incumbent Mayor Richard Bissen faces a tough nonpartisan battle, where only the top two advance to the general election. Across the islands, affordability and cost of living are front-and-center in campaigns as candidates scramble to connect with voters. Don’t miss your chance—register by July 29 and get your ballot in by 7 PM on Election Day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4dd6125792fc6112