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Hawaii Commission Votes to Ban Mail-In Voting Despite Voter Support

11/6/2025

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The Hawaii Elections Commission voted 5-3 to ban mail-in and early voting, advocating for in-person voting on Election Day, amid ongoing attempts to fire elections administrator Scott Nago.
Republican commissioners raised security concerns about mail-in ballots, citing discrepancies and a lack of verification.
Democratic officials disputed these claims.
Democratic officials noted that 92.5% of voters favored mail-in voting in 2024.
Senate Judiciary chair Karl Rhoads expressed skepticism about legislature approval.

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The Hawaii Elections Commission voted 5-3 to ban mail-in and early voting, advocating for in-person voting on Election Day, amid ongoing attempts to fire elections administrator Scott Nago.
Republican commissioners raised security concerns about mail-in ballots, citing discrepancies and a lack of verification.
Democratic officials disputed these claims.
Democratic officials noted that 92.5% of voters favored mail-in voting in 2024.
Senate Judiciary chair Karl Rhoads expressed skepticism about legislature approval.