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    Updated November 04, 2026 09:28am HST Full results

    Kaua‘i Mayor

    • RAPOZO, Mel
      56.5%
      13,927 votes
    • CARVALHO, Bernard, Jr.
      37.4%
      9,208 votes

    Kaua‘i County Council

    • HOLLAND, Fern Anuenue
      7.2%
      12,425 votes
    • OZAKI, Todd R.
      6.7%
      11,557 votes

    County Ballot Measure

    Relating to the Planning Commission's Appeals Process
    • YES
      53.2%
      13,117 votes
    • NO
      28.5%
      7,026 votes

    State Representative

    District 16 · Wailua, Hanamāʻulu, Līhuʻe & Puhi
    • EVSLIN, Luke A.
      67.2%
      5,683 votes
    • HAZLEBECK, David
      27.0%
      2,288 votes

    State Representative

    District 17 · Niʻihau, Kōloa, Poʻipū, Kalāheo, Hanapēpē, Waimea & Kekaha
    • MORIKAWA, Daynette (Dee)
      66.9%
      5,594 votes
    • CLUETT, Misty
      25.1%
      2,100 votes

    Governor & Lieutenant Governor

    • GREEN, Josh KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.
      73.5%
      227,046 votes
    • CORDERY, Gary ANTHONY, Daniel
      24.6%
      75,978 votes

    U.S. Representative

    District II · Neighbor Islands & Rest of Oʻahu
    • TOKUDA, Jill N.
      63.5%
      126,197 votes
    • AWA, Brenton
      31.1%
      61,839 votes

    At-Large Trustee

    • ANDERSON, Ikaika
      10.6%
      116,186 votes
    • SOUZA, Keoni
      10.5%
      115,626 votes
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    Kaua‘i General Election results 2026: Latest Kaua‘i County vote totals

    Kaua‘i Now provides the latest 2026 Hawai‘i November general election results as they are released for Kaua‘i County, including updated vote totals, candidate standings and key race results around the...

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    Mel Rapozo claims 56.5% of vote, poised to lead Kauaʻi as next mayor

    Rapozo maintained his lead in the mayoral race according to the third election printout results. November 04, 2026 · 08:41am

    Third election results printout reveals no change to the top 7 vote-getters for Kauaʻi County Council

    The top seven vote-getters after the General Election did not change between the second and third results printouts from the State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections.

    Hawai‘i News Briefs for Nov. 4: New Hawaiian Airlines premium lounge, climate workshops, more

    Community Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board seeks volunteers to fill six vacancies

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    17-year-old Kapa’a girl missing nearly 2 weeks; have you seen her?

    Anyone with information that can help locate Talula is encouraged to call Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatch at 808-241-1711 or contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i.

    Kapa‘a DMV office reopen, offering expanded appointment availability with new booking calendar

    Residents can make in-person appointments up to a month in advance from now through end of November with the temporary calendar, which replaces the usual 2-week booking window.

    Briefs for Nov. 4: New Hawaiian Airlines premium lounge, climate workshops, more

    A quick look at news items from throughout the state.

    Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board seeks volunteers to fill six vacancies

    Applicants for the volunteer board must be law enforcement professionals or members of the public with sound judgment and a commitment to public service.

    Third election results printout reveals no change to the top 7 vote-getters for Kauaʻi County Council

    The top seven vote-getters after the General Election did not change between the second and third results printouts from the State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections.

    Mel Rapozo claims 56.5% of vote, poised to lead Kauaʻi as next mayor

    Rapozo maintained his lead in the mayoral race according to the third election printout results.
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    Briefs for Nov. 4: New Hawaiian Airlines premium lounge, climate workshops, more

    A quick look at news items from throughout the state.

    Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board seeks volunteers to fill six vacancies

    Applicants for the volunteer board must be law enforcement professionals or members of the public with sound judgment and a commitment to public service.

    Coffee with a Cop event set for Kīlauea on Friday

    Residents can meet local law enforcement at Kai Bar Coffee Roasters from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.

    Kaua‘i’s Kawakami to be Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s second-term lieutenant governor

    Democrat incumbents also look likely to sweep the board in other state and national races, according to state elections office second printout of unofficial results from Tuesday’s 2026 general elections.

    Hawaiʻi awarded over $7 million grant for supportive housing

    The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation has secured a $7.45 million grant aimed at boosting affordable housing for individuals with disabilities.

    Mauka Wailua River Bridge lane closure hampering traffic on Election Day

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation scheduled the closure to clear debris washed downstream.

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    Police ask for help with locating missing, endangered 32-year-old woman

    Marissa Todd was last seen at 10 a.m. Nov. 3, wearing pink shorts and a creme-colored shirt at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo.

    Hawaiian Electric launches ALOHA Collection bag to raise money for local United Way agencies

    Sales of the limited-edition collection end Nov. 16 and supplies are limited.

    Third election printout shows narrow leads in 2 Hawai‘i County Council races

    The results published are preliminary. Hawai‘i County Clerk Jon Henricks said they will be finalized by the state about two weeks after the election.

    High lava fountaining possible at Kīlauea starting today

    The last eruptive episode occurred on Oct. 17 and lasted approximately six hours.

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    Boaters urged to slow down as humpback whales return to Hawaiʻi waters

    Federal officials are reminding boaters to slow down and keep their distance as humpback whales return to Hawaiʻi for the winter breeding season.

    Community to celebrate nearly 20 years of dune restoration at Kapukaulua Beach

    Nearly 20 years after community restoration efforts began at the Pāʻia Youth and Cultural Center, partners and volunteers will gather Nov. 13 to celebrate their work caring for Kapukaulua, also known as Baldwin Beach.

    UH Maui College STEM students present their research projects at national conference

    Three UH Maui College PKII (Project Kaihuwa‘a II) student scholars presented their research projects at the 2026 SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) National Diversity in STEM Conference held last month in Long Beach, California. The conference brought together more than 1,600 participants from across the STEM community.

    Alaska Air Group cuts 46 Hawaiʻi positions, including one at Kahului Airport; 8 employees offered different roles

    Alaska Air Group is eliminating 46 Hawaiʻi positions and offering eight isle-based employees different roles, citing soaring fuel costs and rising overhead as it cuts about 200 non-contract jobs companywide, the company confirmed to Maui Now.