Hawaii’s Tiny Electorate Decides Big Races | Honolulu News

Hawaii’s primary elections this year hinge on a tiny fraction of voters, with razor-thin margins in key races like lieutenant governor and U.S. House seats. Della Au Belatti and Derek Kawakami battle for the Democratic nod, while Ed Case faces a tough challenge from Jarrett Keohokalole — but Jill Tokuda’s path looks clear. Local races and down-ballot contests are just as competitive, featuring comebackers like John Mizuno and even former MMA champ BJ Penn. With turnout at a record low — just 32% last time — every vote matters more than ever in a state where a few hundred ballots could decide the future. 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/b9aa627699535b49