Hawaiʻi 2024 Election Summary

View the second printing of 2024 election results for all races, two statewide ballot amendments, and several county ballot questions and amendments.

Hawaii Office of Elections. 

Republicans Lose a House Seat, New Faces Joining Legislature

Hawaiʻi Republicans lost one state representative in the 76-member state Legislature early Wednesday morning when the first Election Day tallies were released. At the same time, several Democratic freshmen representatives were elected, and they will vote on laws affecting the entire state when the next legislative session convenes in January.

Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat. Hawaii News Now.

Hawaiʻi Voters Supporting Same-Sex Marriage Ballot Measure

The amendment would remove discriminatory language from the state’s constitution. Another question on judicial selection is poised for passage.

Civil Beat. Star-Advertiser.

Trump Retakes the Presidency but Hawaii Prefers Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris won Hawaiʻi and the state’s four electoral votes on Wednesday. It’s the 10th straight presidential election in which Hawaii has selected the Democratic Party candidate.

Associated Press.

Hawaiʻi’s Congressional Incumbents Cruise to Reelection

Three-fourths of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation cruised to re-election as U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono and Reps. Jill Tokuda and Ed Case held insurmountable leads over their opponents in the first vote tally released early this morning. Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation will have to work for federal resources for Hawaiʻi with the White House and U.S. Senate, and possibly the House, controlled by Republicans.

Star-Advertiser. Kauaʻi Now. 

O‘ahu Headlines

Honolulu Election: All 4 Charter Amendments Are on Track To Be Approved

The proposed measures would affect climate change funding, city council member salaries, an ocean safety oversight commission and emergency management leaders.

Civil Beat.

Oʻahu Voters Brave Long Lines and Rain to Cast Their Ballots

Hundreds of residents stood in the rain since early Tuesday morning — some waiting for up to three hours — to get into Oʻahu’s voter service centers in Honolulu and Kapolei.

Star-Advertiser. Hawaii News Now.

Hawai‘i Island Headlines

Hawaiʻi County 2024 Election Results, Alameda Wins Mayoral Race

Dr. Kimo Alameda will be the next Hawaiʻi County Mayor, following an election night victory over incumbent Mayor Mitch Roth. As of the latest election summary report, Alameda had received 35,577 votes (51.2%) compared to Roth’s 30,717 (44.2%) in Tuesday’s general election run-off.

Big Island Video News. Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat.

James Hustace Leading Incumbent Cindy Evans in Race for Hawai‘i County Council Seat

Evans, who is running for a second term to represent North and South Kohala in District 9, received 3,192 votes. Hustace garnered 4,191.

Big Island Now.

Hawaiʻi Island Continues to Support Democratic Leadership in State Legislature

Hawaiʻi County voters continue to support Democratic leadership as Big Island incumbents for the Senate and House retain their seats.

Big Island Now.

Maui Headlines

Cook Leads King to Keep Council Seat

Maui voters were favoring City Council incumbents in the first general election since deadly wildfires consumed nearly all of Lahaina and parts of Upcountry, but one pivotal race was extremely tight Wednesday morning. In the South Maui district, incumbent Tom Cook was leading former Councilwoman Kelly King, 41.6% to 41.4%. Just 117 votes separated them. The latest results were released just after 6 a.m.

Civil Beat.

Striking Nurses and Health Care Workers Continue Three-Day Walkout

In the second day of a three-day walkout, hundreds of union health care workers walked picket lines and waved signs Tuesday outside Maui Health facilities in a labor dispute over safe staffing and wages.

Maui Now.

Arc of Maui County Awarded $15,000 Grant for New Appliances From Nareit Foundation

The nonprofit Arc of Maui County received a $15,000 grant from the Nareit Foundation for the installation of new washing machines and dryers in the laundry rooms of four Maui group homes offering affordable housing to 20 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Maui Now.

Kaua‘i Headlines

Kauaʻi on Way to Elect 6 Current or Former Members and a Newcomer to County Council

In the race for the seven seats on the Kauaʻi County Council in the 2024 General Election, current or former council members appear to have won the first six seats, after the second printout at 12:24 a.m. on Wednesday.

Kauaʻi Now.

Kauaʻi Election Results: Two Incumbents Losing Council Seats

A slate of charter amendments meant to improve county operations and give youth a bigger voice in governance are moving forward.

Civil Beat.