AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoHawaii Election Tight Races: Three primary contests stayed razor-thin Sunday morning, with just 1 vote separating candidates in House District 43 (Kanani Souza vs. Sheila Medeiros) and only 7 votes separating Senate District 20 (Bob McDermott over Sen. Kurt Fevella). State Senate Shake-Up: Gov. Josh Green appointed Danielle Bass to fill Senate District 18 after Sen. Michelle Kidani retired, with Bass serving until the Nov. 3 general election. Leadership Change in Senate District 10: Longtime Sen. Les Ihara Jr. conceded after losing the Democratic primary to Jackson Sayama, who will take the seat outright. Maui Politics & Trust: Maui mayoral candidates and voters weighed wildfire recovery and the impact of a federal public corruption case involving Maui Police Lt. Michael Vaituulala. Native Hawaiian Advocacy: Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana was recognized at ʻIolani Palace during Kamaʻāina Sunday for its 50-year push, with organizers urging support ahead of military lease renewals. Tech & Law Beyond Hawaii: Meta faces another U.S. trial over alleged harms to children, with jury selection set to begin Wednesday in Oakland.
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