Louisiana, Hawaii and Washington begin early voting on Friday, joining the vast majority of U.S. states in kicking off the 2024 election.

Clare Connors, the U.S. attorney for the District of Hawaii, announced this week the appointment of Michael Nammar to lead local efforts in connection with the U.S. Department of Justice’s nationwide Election Day Program.

Registered voters should expect to receive their general election ballots by Friday. If you receive another person's ballot, write "not at this address" and return it. If you aren't registered to vote,

Hawaii voters can expect to receive their ballots in the mail for the 2024 General Election by Friday, October 18.

Hawaii voters are being asked to decide on a significant constitutional amendment. The proposed State Constitutional Amendment seeks to remove what is considered outdated language regarding

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You may have heard the expression that “equality and justice are on the ballot.” Usually this is when someone is talking about the difference between the candidates. That is figuratively the case in a lot of the candidates’ races on Hawaii’s 2024 General Election ballot, but this year it is also literally the case.

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RONIT FAHL / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER / SEPT. 19 Kimo Alameda, right, and Hawaii island Mayor Mitch Roth face off at a mayoral debate in September at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island.

KELSEY WAILING / HAWAII TRIBUNE-HERALD / SEPT. 21 Kimo Alameda, left, and Mayor Mitch Roth answer questions during a forum hosted by the Big Island Press Club at the Hilo Yacht Club. KELSEY WAILING / HAWAII TRIBUNE-HERALD / SEPT.

JAMM AQUINO / NOV. 2020 A voter placed his ballot into an official drop box outside Kapolei Hale. JAMM AQUINO / NOV. 2020 A voter placed his ballot into an official drop box outside Kapolei Hale. Stay updated on Hawaii and national elections coverage In the Nov.

JAMM AQUINO / SEPT. 11 The bill proposing the constitutional amendment was introduced by House Speaker Scott Saiki, who fought to legalize same-sex marriage in 2013 over fierce opposition from some faith-based organizations and their members.