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LEGISLATIVE RECAP COVID-19 EDITION 2 Hawai‘I Public Health Institute 2020 Legislative Recap 2020: from COVID-19 to SOCIAL JUSTICE 2020 LEGISLATIVE RECAP COVID-19 EDITION 2 Hawai‘i Public Health Institute 2020 Legislative Recap 2020: FROM COVID-19 TO SOCIAL JUSTICE The year 2020 ushered in a new decade, and with it came resolutions to create a better future. The 2020 legislative session was no exception. In January, the Senate, House, and governor unveiled an ambitious joint package to create an affordable and livable Hawai‘i. In an effort to help Hawai‘i residents struggling to make ends meet, the 2020 Cost of Living Initiative focused on four areas: increasing wages and tax credits for working families, creating long-term affordable housing solutions, improving aging school facilities, and providing early learning access to all 3- and 4- year-olds by 2030. The tone of the legislature quickly changed as the risk of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i grew imminent. Their attention shifted from passing legislation for working families to emergency response and protection of public health. The state instituted a Stay-at-Home order and a mandatory 14-day travel quarantine to prevent an outbreak that could overwhelm Hawaii’s healthcare system. This helped keep Hawaii’s case count low, but also caused massive economic damage to the state. Thousands were out of work and the state faced a projected $2.3B budget shortfall. Federal funds flowed into the state to help with recovery, but could not cover budget defecits. The COVID-19 pandemic also exacerbated the health disparities experienced by racial minorities and those living in poverty. The Black Lives Matter movement, fueled by the tragic deaths of several Black Americans, further highlighted inequities caused by racism. As the nation rebuilds from these two historic, transformational events, people no longer accept the status quo. They do not want to return to the old “normal.” Instead of being defined by the tragedies, we must use these events as an opportunity to confront thesealoha issues directly, rethink our priorities, and invest in a just society for a safe and healthy future. 2020 ELECTIONS As the nation and state face turbulent times ahead, strong leadership is needed. Many difficult decisions will need to be made in the coming years, and elected officials will have a pivotal role in shaping policies that influence health, both in Hawai‘i and nationally. To help voters know where candidates stand on important public health issues, Hawai‘i Public Health Institute conducted a candidate survey available at hiphi.org/survey20. With the threat of COVID-19, Hawaii’s adoption of all-mail voting could not have come at a better time. This year, all primary and general election ballots will arrive in the mailboxes of all registered voters. Ballots 2020 PRIMARY are completed from the safety of voters’ homes, then sealed and signed with multiple return options: BY THE NUMBERS 1) via mail (prepaid postage), 2) at a ballot drop box site, or 795,248 3) in-person at a voter service center. ballots mailed GENERAL ELECTION Oct 5 Voter registration deadline 51.2% Oct 5-9 Ballots mailed out voter turnout Oct 20 Voter service centers open 121,010 Nov 3 General election 2020more Legislative voters Recap than the 2018 election Hawai‘i Public Health Institute 4 HAWAI‘I VOTES BY MAIL Despite efforts to undermine vote-by-mail, Hawai‘i saw a record number of ballots returned studies of existing mail-in voting efforts prove in its first all-mail election. Hawai‘i is notorious that there is no significant evidence of voter fraud. for poor voter turnout rates, but the 2020 In fact, Hawai‘i has implemented several security primary elections saw a 51.1 percent voter measures to prevent this from happening: turnout rate, nearly 47 percent higher than the 2016 primary elections! Whether it was due to Signature Verification.Voters must sign the ballot the convenience of being able to vote at home envelope before returning it. The signature is or a desire for change, this is a promising sign for then closely examined by election officials to see Hawaii’s future elections. if it matches the signature on file. The elections office only contacts voters to resolve an issue, such as a missing or mismatched signature, in an attempt to get the ballot counted. A new ballot is also reissued to the voter. Bar Codes. Each voter has his or her own unique barcode, and when a ballot is submitted and scanned, it is recorded and tracked in the system. Voters can track receipt of their ballots online at ballotstatus.hawaii.gov. 5 Hawai‘i Public Health Institute 2020 Legislative Recap 2020 RACES TO WATCH 2020 marks an important presidential election year, with much at stake. Elected officials at the federal, state, and county levels will be taking office during turbulent, and often divided times. Strong leadership is needed to take on the monumental tasks of directing COVID-19 response, guiding the nation through recovery efforts, and working to dismantle racist systems. A select number of races to watch in the November General Election are highlighted in this election section. PRESIDENT The race for president between incumbent Donald Trump (running mate Mike Pence) and Joe Biden (running mate Kamala Harris) will dominate the November 3 ballot. FEDERAL Donald Trump Mike Pence Joe Biden Kamala Harris 2020 Legislative Recap Hawai‘i Public Health Institute 6 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Both U.S. Representative seats are up for election. Incumbent Ed Case is seeking reelection and faced no Democratic opponents in the primary election. Republican Ron Curtis will be challenging Case in the general election. Hawai‘i State Senator Kai Kahele hopes to take the seat vacated by Representative Tulsi Gabbard. Kahele faces a crowded field in the general election, with Joseph Rep. Ed Case Akana, Ron Burrus, John Giuffre, Jonathan Hoomanawanui, and (1st District) Michelle Rose Tippens also on the ballot. FEDERAL 7 Hawai‘i Public Health Institute 2020 Legislative Recap 2020 RACES TO WATCH Each of the 51 State House seats are up for election this year, along with 13 of the 25 State Senate seats. Some long-time incumbents lost their primary races to political newcomers; others are seeking other offices or not running for re-election, leading to some notable changes in the legislature’s makeup next year. HOUSE Several House members are running for different elected offices - RepresentativesRida Cabanilla, Chris Lee, and Joy San Buenaventura are seeking seats in the State Senate, while Representative Calvin Say is running for Honolulu City Council. Representative Richard Creagan will not be seeking reelection due to COVID-19 concerns, and Representative Cynthia Thielen is retiring after 30 years of service. In addition, Representatives Tom Brower and Romy Cachola did not advance through the primary elections. In the upcoming general election, Adrian Tam will face off against Nicholas Ochs to replace Brower, while Sonny Ganaden is running against Tess Quilingking to fill Cachola’s seat. STATEWIDE 2020 Legislative Recap Hawai‘i Public Health Institute 8 SENATE Senators Russell Ruderman and Laura Thielen are not seeking re-election. In addition, Senator Kai Kahele, whose senate term ends in 2022, is running for Congress and will need to vacate Senator Breene Harimoto (SD16) his seat if he wins. Senator Breene Harimoto, whose seat was passed away after a long battle with not originally up for election this year, sadly passed away on pancreatic cancer. HIPHI remembers Senator Harimoto for his sincerity, June 18. Bennette Misalucha was appointed to fill the District warmth, and passion for public health 16 seat until a special election can be held in November, where and thanks him for his many years of she will be running against Kelly Kitashima. public service. OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Four out of the nine seats on the board of trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) are also on the ballot. Dan Ahuna has won a third term as the Kaua‘i trustee. Advancing to the general election are Keola Lindsey and Lanakila Mangauil for the Hawai‘i resident seat, incumbent Colette Machado and challenger Luana Alapa for the Molokai seat, and incumbent Keli‘i Akina and Keoni Souza for the at-large seat. STATEWIDE 9 Hawai‘i Public Health Institute 2020 Legislative Recap 2020 RACES TO WATCH MAYOR The two mayoral races drew a large field of candidates, with 15 running to replace term-limited Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and 13 other candidates challenging incumbent Hawai‘i Island Mayor Harry Kim. First-time candidates Keith Amemiya and Rick Blangiardi advanced to the general election for the Honolulu mayoral race. Hawai‘i County will also have a new mayor in 2021, with Ikaika Marzo and Mitch Roth beating out Kim in the primary elections. PROSECUTOR Kauai’s current prosecuting attorney, Justin Kollar, ran unopposed. Kelden Waltjen won the election for Hawai‘i County, replacing Mitch Roth, who is running for mayor. Steve Alm and Megan Kau are seeking to restore the public’s faith in the City and County of Honolulu’s Prosecuting Attorney‘s office after embattled current prosecutorKeith Kaneshiro was named a target in a federal criminal investigation for corruption. Maui’s prosecuting attorney position, currently occupied by Don Guzman, is appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the county council. COUNTY 2020 Legislative Recap Hawai‘i Public Health Institute 10 COUNCIL This year’s Honolulu City Council race is historic and drastically changes the makeup of the council, as five of the nine councilmembers are term-limited. Some of the incoming councilmembers will be familiar faces, with former state representatives Andria Tupola (District I) and Calvin Say (District V) winning the council races outright. Runoff elections will be held for the other three seats, with Esther Kia‘aina and Greg Thielen running for District III, Jacob Aki and Radiant Cordero and for District VII, and former State Senator Will Espero and Augie Tulba for District IX.
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