League of Women Voters of Hawaiʻi
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League of Women Voters of Hawaiʻi
Building a stronger democracy across the islands.
Statewide advocacy, civic education, and election access for all.
🗳️ Nonpartisan. Always for the people.
Building a stronger democracy across the islands.
Statewide advocacy, civic education, and election access for all.
🗳️ Nonpartisan. Always for the people.
One of Hawaiʻi’s civic strengths: a statewide bill tracking system that lets residents see hearings, amendments, and votes as they happen.
December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
One of Hawaiʻi’s civic strengths: a statewide bill tracking system that lets residents see hearings, amendments, and votes as they happen.
Pre-filed bills are the Legislature’s early signals. They appear in December and help people understand where major debates may begin. Pre-session awareness makes advocacy stronger.
December 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Pre-filed bills are the Legislature’s early signals. They appear in December and help people understand where major debates may begin. Pre-session awareness makes advocacy stronger.
Our volunteers completed voter registration training with the Office of Elections — a small but important step in keeping our work accurate and accessible statewide.
December 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Our volunteers completed voter registration training with the Office of Elections — a small but important step in keeping our work accurate and accessible statewide.
The 2026 Legislative Calendar is out, and it sets the tempo for Hawaiʻi’s next session. These deadlines determine which bills survive, when major votes happen, and when public testimony carries the most weight. A new season is already on its way.
December 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The 2026 Legislative Calendar is out, and it sets the tempo for Hawaiʻi’s next session. These deadlines determine which bills survive, when major votes happen, and when public testimony carries the most weight. A new season is already on its way.
Honoring Helene Hale—executive leader, legislator, and advocate for rural communities. Her work helped shape Hawaiʻi’s democratic landscape.
December 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Honoring Helene Hale—executive leader, legislator, and advocate for rural communities. Her work helped shape Hawaiʻi’s democratic landscape.
Ethics oversight didn’t appear overnight—it traces back to reforms from Hawaiʻi’s 1968 Constitutional Convention.
December 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Ethics oversight didn’t appear overnight—it traces back to reforms from Hawaiʻi’s 1968 Constitutional Convention.
Ethics oversight in Hawaiʻi looks like practical, everyday guardrails:
• Guidance on gifts and conflicts
• Investigations when something seems off
• Training for new employees
• Clear rules on when officials must step back from decisions
• Guidance on gifts and conflicts
• Investigations when something seems off
• Training for new employees
• Clear rules on when officials must step back from decisions
December 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Ethics oversight in Hawaiʻi looks like practical, everyday guardrails:
• Guidance on gifts and conflicts
• Investigations when something seems off
• Training for new employees
• Clear rules on when officials must step back from decisions
• Guidance on gifts and conflicts
• Investigations when something seems off
• Training for new employees
• Clear rules on when officials must step back from decisions
Ethics reform goes hand in hand with civic participation. Trustworthy institutions give people a reason to stay engaged.
December 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Ethics reform goes hand in hand with civic participation. Trustworthy institutions give people a reason to stay engaged.
Ethics reform is back on the table: cooling-off periods, fundraising limits, and stronger anti-nepotism rules. Solid steps toward a government that puts the public first.
December 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Ethics reform is back on the table: cooling-off periods, fundraising limits, and stronger anti-nepotism rules. Solid steps toward a government that puts the public first.
Democracy endures where people meet, learn, and act together. Here’s to every civic space built across our islands. 🌺
November 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Democracy endures where people meet, learn, and act together. Here’s to every civic space built across our islands. 🌺
Community dialogue at UH Hilo brought past and present into focus. Mahalo to our Hawaiʻi County League for leading with purpose. 🌺
November 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Community dialogue at UH Hilo brought past and present into focus. Mahalo to our Hawaiʻi County League for leading with purpose. 🌺
For 60 years, the ACLU of Hawaiʻi has stood for rights and justice. Proud to celebrate alongside them. 🌈
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
For 60 years, the ACLU of Hawaiʻi has stood for rights and justice. Proud to celebrate alongside them. 🌈
Every democracy depends on guardrails: informed citizens, fair rules, and active engagement. #Democracy101
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Every democracy depends on guardrails: informed citizens, fair rules, and active engagement. #Democracy101
From Hilo to Honolulu, volunteers keep our democracy vibrant. Join your local League today. 🌺
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
From Hilo to Honolulu, volunteers keep our democracy vibrant. Join your local League today. 🌺
From Hilo to Honolulu, civic spaces are preparing communities for the 2026 session. #FromTheCapitol 🌺
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
From Hilo to Honolulu, civic spaces are preparing communities for the 2026 session. #FromTheCapitol 🌺
Hawaiʻi DOE is collecting statewide feedback on proposed changes to high school graduation requirements.
One key item: whether the Participation in Democracy course should remain required.
Civics education gives students the knowledge and skills to participate in public life long after high school.
One key item: whether the Participation in Democracy course should remain required.
Civics education gives students the knowledge and skills to participate in public life long after high school.
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Hawaiʻi DOE is collecting statewide feedback on proposed changes to high school graduation requirements.
One key item: whether the Participation in Democracy course should remain required.
Civics education gives students the knowledge and skills to participate in public life long after high school.
One key item: whether the Participation in Democracy course should remain required.
Civics education gives students the knowledge and skills to participate in public life long after high school.
“We have to build things we want to see accomplished, in life and in our country.” — Patsy Mink
A reflection for the week: democracy is built, not inherited.
#PatsyMink #LWVHawaii
A reflection for the week: democracy is built, not inherited.
#PatsyMink #LWVHawaii
November 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“We have to build things we want to see accomplished, in life and in our country.” — Patsy Mink
A reflection for the week: democracy is built, not inherited.
#PatsyMink #LWVHawaii
A reflection for the week: democracy is built, not inherited.
#PatsyMink #LWVHawaii
Spotlight on Judith Mills-Wong, President of LWV-Hawaiʻi.
“Civic education is vital to a well-run society… Informed, concerned and active citizens are the backbone of a strong democracy.”
Her words remind us: democracy grows stronger when citizens stay engaged, informed, and compassionate.
“Civic education is vital to a well-run society… Informed, concerned and active citizens are the backbone of a strong democracy.”
Her words remind us: democracy grows stronger when citizens stay engaged, informed, and compassionate.
November 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Spotlight on Judith Mills-Wong, President of LWV-Hawaiʻi.
“Civic education is vital to a well-run society… Informed, concerned and active citizens are the backbone of a strong democracy.”
Her words remind us: democracy grows stronger when citizens stay engaged, informed, and compassionate.
“Civic education is vital to a well-run society… Informed, concerned and active citizens are the backbone of a strong democracy.”
Her words remind us: democracy grows stronger when citizens stay engaged, informed, and compassionate.
Patsy Takemoto Mink of Maui helped author #TitleIX, banning sex discrimination in education.
Her story reminds us that equity in policy starts with representation.
#PatsyMink #LWVHawaii
Her story reminds us that equity in policy starts with representation.
#PatsyMink #LWVHawaii
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Patsy Takemoto Mink of Maui helped author #TitleIX, banning sex discrimination in education.
Her story reminds us that equity in policy starts with representation.
#PatsyMink #LWVHawaii
Her story reminds us that equity in policy starts with representation.
#PatsyMink #LWVHawaii
The House Committee on Public Safety reviews legislation on corrections, disaster response, and community safety.
They help shape how Hawaiʻi protects its people—with transparency and accountability.
#HawaiiLegislature #LWVHawaii
They help shape how Hawaiʻi protects its people—with transparency and accountability.
#HawaiiLegislature #LWVHawaii
November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The House Committee on Public Safety reviews legislation on corrections, disaster response, and community safety.
They help shape how Hawaiʻi protects its people—with transparency and accountability.
#HawaiiLegislature #LWVHawaii
They help shape how Hawaiʻi protects its people—with transparency and accountability.
#HawaiiLegislature #LWVHawaii
The State Election Commission is still hearing public feedback.
Submit testimony, follow meeting updates, and stay ready for action alerts here.
Together, we can keep Hawaiʻi’s elections accessible, secure, and inclusive.
#HawaiiElections #CivicEngagement #ProtectOurVote #LWVHawaii
Submit testimony, follow meeting updates, and stay ready for action alerts here.
Together, we can keep Hawaiʻi’s elections accessible, secure, and inclusive.
#HawaiiElections #CivicEngagement #ProtectOurVote #LWVHawaii
November 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The State Election Commission is still hearing public feedback.
Submit testimony, follow meeting updates, and stay ready for action alerts here.
Together, we can keep Hawaiʻi’s elections accessible, secure, and inclusive.
#HawaiiElections #CivicEngagement #ProtectOurVote #LWVHawaii
Submit testimony, follow meeting updates, and stay ready for action alerts here.
Together, we can keep Hawaiʻi’s elections accessible, secure, and inclusive.
#HawaiiElections #CivicEngagement #ProtectOurVote #LWVHawaii
Without mail-in voting, Hawaiʻi risks longer lines, higher costs, and lower turnout—especially in rural areas.
Accessibility isn’t optional; it’s essential for a healthy democracy.
#DefendDemocracy #ProtectOurVote #HawaiiVotes #LWVHawaii
Accessibility isn’t optional; it’s essential for a healthy democracy.
#DefendDemocracy #ProtectOurVote #HawaiiVotes #LWVHawaii
November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Without mail-in voting, Hawaiʻi risks longer lines, higher costs, and lower turnout—especially in rural areas.
Accessibility isn’t optional; it’s essential for a healthy democracy.
#DefendDemocracy #ProtectOurVote #HawaiiVotes #LWVHawaii
Accessibility isn’t optional; it’s essential for a healthy democracy.
#DefendDemocracy #ProtectOurVote #HawaiiVotes #LWVHawaii
The new CR restores federal funding after the shutdown, but some Hawaiʻi programs may restart slowly as agencies clear backlogs.
The full FY 2026 budget is still ahead, with a Jan 30 deadline.
The full FY 2026 budget is still ahead, with a Jan 30 deadline.
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The new CR restores federal funding after the shutdown, but some Hawaiʻi programs may restart slowly as agencies clear backlogs.
The full FY 2026 budget is still ahead, with a Jan 30 deadline.
The full FY 2026 budget is still ahead, with a Jan 30 deadline.
Mail-in voting ensures equal access to the ballot for kupuna, rural voters, and voters with disabilities.
Removing it would create barriers across Hawaiʻi’s communities.
Access strengthens democracy.
#VoteByMail #AccessForAll #InclusiveDemocracy #LWVHawaii
Removing it would create barriers across Hawaiʻi’s communities.
Access strengthens democracy.
#VoteByMail #AccessForAll #InclusiveDemocracy #LWVHawaii
November 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Mail-in voting ensures equal access to the ballot for kupuna, rural voters, and voters with disabilities.
Removing it would create barriers across Hawaiʻi’s communities.
Access strengthens democracy.
#VoteByMail #AccessForAll #InclusiveDemocracy #LWVHawaii
Removing it would create barriers across Hawaiʻi’s communities.
Access strengthens democracy.
#VoteByMail #AccessForAll #InclusiveDemocracy #LWVHawaii
The State Election Commission is considering changes that could remove mail-in voting statewide.
Mail-in voting has made participation secure, reliable, and accessible across every island.
Stay informed and engaged. #ProtectOurVote #HawaiiElections #LWVHawaii #CivicEngagement
Mail-in voting has made participation secure, reliable, and accessible across every island.
Stay informed and engaged. #ProtectOurVote #HawaiiElections #LWVHawaii #CivicEngagement
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The State Election Commission is considering changes that could remove mail-in voting statewide.
Mail-in voting has made participation secure, reliable, and accessible across every island.
Stay informed and engaged. #ProtectOurVote #HawaiiElections #LWVHawaii #CivicEngagement
Mail-in voting has made participation secure, reliable, and accessible across every island.
Stay informed and engaged. #ProtectOurVote #HawaiiElections #LWVHawaii #CivicEngagement