Hawaii's Second Election Printout Shows Few Upsets
Hawaii's second vote printout for the 2026 general election confirmed most front-runners are holding steady, with a handful of very close races still too tight to call.
- Governor Josh Green and his running mate are on track for a historically strong win in Hawaii.
- A state house race in District 14 (Lahaina) is separated by fewer than 100 votes in a three-way contest, and a Honolulu-area race between Bob McDermott and first-time candidate Marcus Owens is similarly razor-thin.
- Most other state house and OHA trustee races are holding their earlier leads, with no major flips so far.
- Voters are rejecting ranked-choice voting and a new Honolulu commission, while backing new offices for EV infrastructure, data innovation, food security, and protections for immigrant residents from police.
- Turnout is running low at around 36%, with most ballots cast by mail rather than in person.
Outlook: Officials expect a third printout to resolve the handful of razor-close races, including the Lahaina three-way contest and the McDermott-Owens race.