Hawai’i Public Radio: Elections officer could get more protection from political firing attempts

Published: February 17, 2026

A Hawaiʻi Senate bill aims to protect the Chief Elections Officer from politically motivated removal, after Republican-led attempts to oust Scott Nago.

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