Hawaiʻi Green Party Candidate Makes History, Edges Democrat

Community activist Paʻele Kiakona appears to have won the House District 14 seat in Hawaiʻi, marking a rare victory for a Green Party candidate in a state legislature. Kiakona, a leader with Lahaina Strong, secured 41.1% of the vote, narrowly defeating Democrat Sne Patel. While final results are pending until November 10, the current margin does not trigger an automatic recount.