Hawai'i Island Young Democrats

11/15/2016

Mahalo nui, Rep. Tsuji for your service to our country and to our beloved Hawaii Island. Your friendly spirit and leadership will truly be missed.

State Rep. Clift Tsuji died Tuesday at The Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu, House officials confirmed. The Big Island lawmaker was 75. The family has requested privacy at this time. Services are pending, according to a House news release. Tsuji, who represented Keaukaha, parts of Hilo, Panaewa and Wa...

07/20/2016

Our hearts go out to the entire Takai ohana. Congressman Mark Takai was a humble leader who truly served the people of Hawai‘i.

Takai's office issued a statement saying Takai died at his Honolulu home surrounded by his family.

04/01/2016

Some say that selecting a party's candidate via caucuses or the Presidential Preference Poll is outdated and that our state should move to a State-run presidential primary. What do you think?

In the 2008 Democratic presidential preference poll in Hawaii, U.S. Rep. Mark Takai — then a state legislator — remembers making a rushed trip to a copy store to make more ballots for his precinct. It wasn’t his job, but with voters flooding in to vote for Barack Obama, it was clear there weren’t en…

03/27/2016

Hilo feels the Bern! Thx for covering, BIVN!

HILO - The results of the Democratic Party Caucus poll in Hilo were announced right away after ballots were counted on Saturday.

03/27/2016

Whether you're rooting for Hillary or feeling the Bern, we are so stoked by the amazing turnout at today's PPP. Mahalo to all who showed up big time to support their candidate! 🙌🏻

03/26/2016

Ticket to get my ballot for the Presidential Preference Poll! Mahalo to all the volunteers for helping direct voters and new party members!

03/26/2016

More than a thousand people have shown up at District 4's voting center in Pahoa. The energy and excitement of voters is infectious!

03/26/2016

The Presidential Preference Poll and precinct officer elections kick-off statewide at noon! Not a registered DEM? No worries; you can sign up at your precinct meeting. Don't know where to go? Visit www.HawaiiDemocrats.org for more info! Happy voting, folks!

02/23/2016

Ever thought about running for office, but don't know where to start? Well, HIYD may have the answer! HIYD officers are toying with the idea of hosting a day-long "Campaign Boot Camp" for anyone interested in running a political campaign. Message us or comment below to let us know if you want something like this on Hawaii Island!

02/18/2016

No time to waste! On Day 1 of being State Senator, Kai Kahele hits the ground running, working hard on behalf of Hilo residents.

02/16/2016

Congrats, Kai!

Gov. David Ige appointed Kai Kahele today to fill his late father’s state Senate seat.

02/13/2016

First nominee is Kaialii Kahele!

02/13/2016

The candidates have been interviewed and we are now voting! It's going be a difficult decision; all candidates brought so much passion and thoughtful ideas to the table. Stay tuned for final results within the hour.

01/26/2016

HIYD is profoundly saddened by news of Sen. Gil Kahele's passing; what an incredible loss to our community and State. Many of us HIYDs learned from him by working at the Leg and on the campaign trail. We appreciated the time he took to get to know us, mentor us and support our ambitions, and will forever cherish the moments we shared with him. Our hearts go out to the Kahele ohana.

11/19/2015

Very proud that Young Dems of America passed a resolution at the recent YDA conference in Iowa supporting basic human rights for those fleeing persecution and violence.

Young Democrats of America call for aid and support for refugees Nov 18, 2015 | ralfaro Des Moines, Ia. (18 Nov 2015) -- During their annual conference in Des Moines this weekend the Young Democrats of America unanimously adopted a resolution in support of President Obama’s decision to accept Syrian…

06/16/2015

Check out this awesome article recapping last weekends Conference and how Young Democrats show why party remains in power.

http://tinyurl.com/ncxsru6

The thing about Democrats in Hawaii is that they intuitively understand the politics of reinvention. This year marks 61 years that Democrats have been running government operations in Hawaii.

06/14/2015

What a treat! We have Former Governors George Ariyoshi, John Waihe'e, and Neil Abercrombie along with Kaua'i Mayor Bernard Carvalho on this A-list panel!

06/14/2015

Senator Daniel Akaka addresses delegates and sponsors here at the last day of the Conference. Mahalo piha Senator, for your years of leadership and fortitude.