Actions To Help Hawaii Have Fair Elections!
The evidence is overwhelming that there are no fair elections in Hawaii.
Your voice can help change that!
ANYONE can take these actions! You don't have to live in Hawaii! Mahalo
Action One: Contact Hawaii News
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Ask local news organizations to investigate and report on the Elections Commission dispute, the effort to remove Chief Election Officer Scott Nago, and the Supreme Court proceedings.
News Outlet Contact Emails:
HNNInvestigates@HawaiiNewsNow.com
(Also, look up your local news and contact them.)
Email to model:
Subject: News Tip: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Case Raises Election Oversight Concerns
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case on October 16, 2026, involving Elections Commissioners Ralph Cushnie and Tamara McKay and the Office of Elections.
The commissioners allege they have been denied administrative support needed to hold meetings. Meanwhile, previous efforts to remove Chief Election Officer Scott Nago have failed.
How can Hawaiʻi ensure fair elections when the commission responsible for oversight cannot meet?
Hawaiʻi residents deserve answers. Please investigate and report on this case.
Case: SCPW-26-0000498
Court records: https://courts.ehawaii.gov/courts/oral_arguments/oral_arguments_schedule
Live hearing can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/hawaiicourts
Action Two: Request a State Audit
Contact the Hawaiʻi Office of the Auditor and request an independent review of election administration, including ballot chain-of-custody procedures, reconciliation records, internal controls, and compliance with election laws. Ask whether the review can include the Elections Commission's oversight procedures.
Email: LAO.auditors@hawaii.gov
Call: (808) 587-0800
IMPORTANT: Ask YOUR legislators to authorize a review of state election procedures and appropriate county auditors to examine county operations. Find your legislator here: https://search.capitol.hawaii.gov/?type=legislator-addresses
Email to Model:
Subject: Request for Independent Audit of Hawaiʻi Elections
I am formally requesting an independent audit of Hawaiʻi's election system, including ballot reconciliation, chain-of-custody records, election procedures, and financial and administrative accountability.
The ongoing dispute involving the Hawaiʻi Elections Commission raises serious concerns about whether meaningful independent oversight is functioning.
Who is holding the Office of Elections accountable when its own oversight commission is struggling to perform its duties?
Hawaiʻi residents deserve more than assurances. We deserve independent verification, transparency, and answers.
I urge your office to review these concerns and work with the Legislature to initiate a comprehensive, independent performance audit.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Action Three: Attend Elections Commission Meetings.
Join the commission's email notification list, attend public meetings when possible, and submit testimony when public input is permitted.