Twenty-one incumbent state legislators and council members across Hawaii will run unopposed in the August primary elections, virtually guaranteeing their reelection. The lack of competitive races is expected to reduce voter turnout in an already low-enthusiasm election year.
- Senate President Ron Kouchi and House Speaker Nadine Nakamura are among those running unopposed.
- Governor Josh Green is seeking reelection but faces no major challengers.
- The most competitive races are for U.S. Congress in urban Honolulu and for lieutenant governor.
- Political experts say the lack of competition could further reduce voter participation statewide.
Source: Yahoo
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