Hawaii voters approve major constitutional amendments, and see new leadership emerge in local races, including the Big Island mayor.

A recount of the House 39 votes continued into Thursday night. It was the only race that changed based on the final ballots, according to state Elections Chief Scott Nago. By law a recount can be triggered only if the difference of votes is less than 100, or less than one-quarter of 1 %, whichever is smaller.

Republicans also gained control of the senate, which lawmakers here at home say will make getting things accomplished for Hawaii more difficult. When you add up the math after last night's election you now have a new president, a Republican senate and the house continues to be Republican controlled.

Hawaii and most of Alaska close at midnight ET. One key race to watch in Alaska: Whether Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola can hang onto her seat against Republican challenger Nick Begich, [whom she defeated along with former Gov.

Courtesy U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono Courtesy U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono Stay updated on Hawaii and national elections coverage Three-fourths of Hawaii’s congressional delegation cruised to re-election as U.S.

The office of elections released the fourth printout tonight and the numbers show only one race switching the lead.

Alongside our interviews with elected officials, we also aimed to get the perspectives from state party chairs. The Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaii Derek Turbin

Democratic Rep. Ed Case won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Hawaii on Wednesday, defeating Republican Patrick Largey. This will be Case's fourth term representing urban Honolulu's 1st Congressional District.

Jill Tokuda won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Hawaii on Wednesday. Tokuda's 2nd Congressional District covers rural Oahu and all of Hawaii's other islands. Tokuda was first elected to the seat in 2022 and is a member of the agriculture and armed services committees.

Hawaii voters faced hours-long lines as they went to the polls on Election Day. It took even longer for the results to be announced. Island News spoke with political analyst

Hawaii has been on the receiving end of billions of federal monies and now with the new president, many local residents are wondering where Hawaii will be on the priority