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Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Hawaii

The League is a non-partisan organization of women and men that builds citizen participation in the democratic process.

Members of the Hawaii State League work on state and national issues that they are passionate about, such as protecting voter rights and transparency and ethics in government. Read our guide to misinformation and dis-information, and watch how to register to vote online or Hawai`i Elections Explained, two of the many helpful videos on our state Office of Elections YouTube channel.

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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Voter registration at Ala Moana Park Rally-in-Hawaii-Wahine-Power

[VOTER ED] Protecting Our Elections from AI (Recorded Webinar)

Photos of the 4 speakers on Protecting Hawai'i Elections from Artificial Intelligence

Submitted by HAWAII in July 2024.

Blog Post

Watch this free public webinar with local legislators and other leading advocates on how we can protect our elections from the dangers of AI disinformation and misinformation.

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[LWV HI] Hawai`i State LWV Biennial Convention Held on May 20, 2023

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green at podium with LWV Hawaii President Donna Oba

Submitted by HAWAII in August 2023.

Blog Post

Governor Josh Green was the keynote speaker at the League of Women Voters statewide Convention on May 20, 2023, held at the beautiful Hawai`i Job Corps campus in Waimanalo.

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[LWV HNL] Note From LWV Honolulu President, Beppie Shapiro

2023 LWV of Hawaii President, Beppie Shapiro

Submitted by HAWAII in August 2023.

Blog Post

I’m sure we’ve all been watching with interest the opening of the first segment of “Skyline”.

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[LWV US] Report on the 2023 National Council of the LWV of the US - By Holly Plackett

Logo for 2023 National Council of the League of Women Voters of the United States

Submitted by HAWAII in August 2023.

News

Learn more about some of the exciting priorities and discussions that took place at the 2023 National Council in Las Vegas from  June

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[MONEY IN POLITICS] Public Campaign Financing: Evidence and Opportunities in Hawai`i - UHERO Video & Academic Brief

UHERO's Colin Moore in front of a screen with the UHERO logo facing the camera

Submitted by HAWAII in March 2023.

News

Concerns about the corrupting influence of money in politics have led to renewed interest in public campaign financing.

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[VOTER ED] "If You Care about Ethics Reform" by Janet Mason

List of Bills submitted by the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct, including HB 627, HB705 and HB 706.

Submitted by HAWAII in February 2023.

News

JANET MASON, LWV Honolulu member on the Hawaii House of Representatives' Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct, describes (

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[VOTER ED] Hawaii Welcomes Ranked Choice Voting (Recorded Webinar)

Image of sample ranked choice voting ballot with event title, "Hawaii Welcomes Ranked Choice Voting," and headshots of three speakers smiling - Nathan Smith, Janet Mason, and Chad Blair.

Submitted by HAWAII in February 2023.

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On January 1, Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Hawaii special elections took effect.

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[VOTER ED] Watch LWVHI President Donna Oba on Island Focus

League of Women Voters Hawaii State President, Donna Oba smiles at camera

Submitted by HAWAII in November 2022.

Press Mention

Watch LWV Hawaii State President Donna Oba talk with Island Focus about what the League does, our activities in the current times, and how the League has adapted to changing times over the years. 7 minutes.

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[VOTER ED] Redistricting in Hawai`i - What You Should Know (Recorded Webinar)

LWVHI Redistricting in Hawaii - What You Should Know 2021

Submitted by HAWAII in November 2021.

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[LWVHI] Watch former LWVHI President Piilani Kaopuiki on Island Focus

League of Women Voters of Hawaii President Piilani Kaopuiki smiles at camera

Submitted by HAWAII in September 2020.

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Watch an interview with then LWV Hawaii State President Piilani Kaopuiki on Island Focus.

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[LWVHI] Celebrating 100 Years! - Proclamation by Gov. David Ige

Hawaii State League of Women Voters members with Governor David Ige and proclamation in front of state seal and flags

Submitted by HAWAII in February 2020.

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See photos from the presentation of a Proclamation by Governor Ige to the League of Women Voters of Hawaii in celebration of the Leag

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[LWVHI] LWV Honolulu recognized by Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell

League of Women Voters of Honolulu President Nancy Davlantes and team smile and stand in front of County Seal with mayor's proclamation

Submitted by HAWAII in February 2020.

Blog Post

Read the Proclamation by Honolulu County Mayor Kirk Caldwell

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