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11/8/09
Earlier primary voting considered

Hawaii election officials are considering asking the Legislature to move up the state's primary date to comply with a new federal law designed to protect the voting rights of American troops and civilians overseas, Hawaii's top elections officer said.

9/24/09
Judge rules on electronic voting ban

After issuing an oral ruling in May, 2nd Circuit Court Judge Joseph Cardoza sided with five plaintiffs to bar the state Office of Elections from using electronic voting machines or transmitting election results over the Internet or telephone lines.

9/15/09
Maui judge formalizes ruling that bans electronic voting

A Maui judge has made permanent an oral ruling that bars the state Office of Elections from using electronic voting machines or transmitting election results over the Internet or telephone lines.

7/26/09
Voting by mail gets another look

Hawaii's consistently dismal voter turnout and a state election system in jeopardy because of a lack of funds has renewed interest in a vote-by-mail balloting.

5/21/09
Hawaii injunction blocks use of voting machines until rules set

A Maui judge issued an injunction yesterday preventing the state Office of Elections from using new voting machines or procedures in the 2010 elections without first adopting administrative rules.

Current Litigation

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