HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Saturday is primary day. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m.
On Oahu, election officials had received about 226,000 ballots by Friday, including mail-in votes and votes cast in person.
That is 50,000 fewer votes per state constituency than two years ago.
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As for the notable elections, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi could win a clear majority today and remain in office for another four years.
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In Kakaako, House Speaker Scott Saiki is running against Kim Coco Iwamoto in a close, winner-takes-all primary.
In Makakilo, Sheila Medeiros, the challenger to Republican Rep. Kanani Souza, has the support of other Republicans in the House, and there is no Democrat in the race.
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South Maui City Councilman Tom Cook is being challenged by Kelly King, who gave up her seat in the last election to run for mayor.
Don’t miss Hawaii News Now’s in-depth primary election coverage with statewide teams beginning at 7 p.m. on KGMB and K5 and on our digital platforms.
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