Honolulu Civil Beat

Gary Cordery secured the Republican nomination for Hawaii governor after defeating Ken Fujiyama in Saturday's primary, setting up a race against Democratic Gov. Josh Green in November. Facing historical challenges and a financial disadvantage, Cordery pitched a platform centered on lowering costs of living by adding 15,000 homes and eliminating state taxes on food and medicine.

Gary Cordery won the Republican nomination for Hawaii governor after defeating Ken Fujiyama. He is set to face Gov. Josh Green in November, in a contest heavily favoring the incumbent. Cordery plans to lower the cost of living by adding 15,000 homes and eliminating the General Excise Tax on food and medicine. He also proposes freezing property taxes for homeowners at retirement.

Jill Tokuda secured victory in her Democratic primary, setting up a showdown with Brenton Awa for a third term representing Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District. The race was marked by controversy after one of her longshot opponents, Kirill Basin, was arrested for allegedly threatening a man and pulling out a knife during an altercation at Keawakapu Beach.

Progressive Rep. Jill Tokuda cruised to victory in her primary, setting up a showdown with Republican state Sen. Brenton Awa in November. During the race, one of her longshot opponents was arrested for a violent altercation at Keawakapu Beach after allegedly threatening a man and pulling out a knife. Tokuda stated that any individual running for office or a public citizen must be held accountable for their actions.

Stephen Cipres, a former Hawaii real estate mogul, allegedly used client homes for a four-year affair with his assistant, Sarah Dombrose. He is now facing lawsuits from Dombrose and her ex-partner.