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Since we published "Free Speech Groundhog Day," the situation has escalated, drawing national attention. On July 8, 2026, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) took up Martin’s case. FIRE is the country's leading campus free speech watchdog. They wrote to Hawaiʻi Community College administrators and called on them to rescind the trespass warning against Libertarian Party of Hawaii and Young Americans for Liberty Chairman Austin Martin immediately. Over th

Hawaii votes by mail, so once you're registered your ballot comes straight to your mailbox. Key dates for 2026: Primary: Saturday, August 8, 2026. Paper deadline is July 29 (paper deadline) General: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Paper deadline is October 26 Missed the deadline? You can still register and vote in person at any Voter Service Center, through Election Day. Register to Vote Online (fastest): olvr.hawaii.gov. You'll need a Hawaii Driver License or State

On July 5, 2026, the Libertarian National Committee (LNC) passed the Resolution on the Warrantless Dragnet Surveillance of Personal Electronic Devices. It condemns the growing web of tracking tools that police departments now use to monitor and track ordinary people. It also calls for a warrant based on individualized probable cause before any agency collects location data. The Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi backs this resolution, as it applies directly to what is already happ

On June 24, 2026, the Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi unanimously adopted a Resolution for State Affiliate Speech Autonomy. The resolution affirms the independence of state affiliates, challenges any claim of national authority to police affiliate communications without express bylaws authorization, and calls for written procedural standards before any affiliate can be disciplined.

Join LPHI at the Grassroot Institute's Anniversary Gala The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is celebrating its 25th anniversary of championing the values of individual liberty, economic freedom and limited, accountable government in Hawaii. To mark this milestone, Grassroot is hosting a special gala at the Sheraton Waikiki on Friday, Sept. 4, starting at 6 p.m. You're invited to join us for an evening of good food, inspiring speakers, and entertainment. This year, they will b

The gavel has come down on the 2026 Hawaii legislative session, and it was the most active, most effective session in LPHI history. From the opening day gavel on January 15 to the final adjournment on May 8, our team tracked 274 bills and 208 of those fights ended the way liberty needed them to. That's a 75.9% win rate. Roughly three victories for every loss. If you testified, called your representative, shared a blog post, donated, or simply showed up, this is your win t

Bylaws & Platform Committee Meeting | June 15, 2026

On May 14, 2026, Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2471 into law as Act 11. The Libertarian Party of Hawaii stands firmly behind the federal lawsuit filed by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to strike it down. Act 11 prohibits incorporated organizations from engaging in what the law terms "election activity" and "ballot-issue activity." Those categories are defined so broadly that spending money to speak for or against a candidate, a ballot measure, or a political party

Contact Mayor Alameda | Veto Hawaii County General Plan 2045 They Voted Yes. The People Said No. Bill 66 Passes Despite Overwhelming Public Opposition On June 3, 2026, the Hawaiʻi County Council voted 5-3 to pass Bill 66, adopting the Hawaii County General Plan 2045, a sweeping 300+ page document that will govern land use, growth, infrastructure, and community development across the Big Island for the next two decades. The vote came despite the Hilo council chambers ove

No public official should enjoy a permanent shield from accountability, especially those charged with holding others accountable. The End Judicial Immunity Act is a short but bold legislative proposal designed to restore balance and protect civil liberties by ensuring that Hawaii’s courts serve the people rather than insulate those who wield power. Judicial immunity is a doctrine rooted in common law that has expanded throughout the years through federal court decisions.

Your Secretary has been working hard to preserve party history. If you have old photos, newsletters, meeting notes, stories, or any other tidbits about any chapter of the Libertarain Party of Hawaii history, please help preserve our party’s heritage!

The window to file as a Libertarian candidate for the 2026 elections is closing soon. Candidate filing ends on June 2, 2026. If you’ve ever considered running for office to defend liberty right here in Hawaii, now is the time to act. Thinking about running for office yourself? Contact Libertarian Party of Hawaii today! Prepare to Win We’ve made it easier than ever to get ready. Check out our Candidate Readiness Seminar featuring Aaron Toman. These resources cover the prac

Bylaws & Platform Committee Meeting Minutes DATE: Monday, April 20, 2026 TIME: 7:00 pm HST

The University of Hawaii at Hilo is once again silencing the peaceful petitioning of Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) advocates. On April 7, 2026, YAL State Chair and Libertarian Party of Hawaii Chair Austin Martin was helping a student gather signatures to reform campus weapons policies. Campus security demanded they seek prior permissions or otherwise seclude their activities into a designated free speech area. Despite the university officials not understanding policy, the

Resolution against war with Iran | the Libertarian Party of Hawaii This resolution was adopted by the Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of Hawaii on April 09, 2026.

Libertarian Party of Hawaii opposes SB2868 & HB1875. It explicitly expands the exact same statutory shield framework enacted in Act 2 (SLH 2023) to protect “lawful reproductive health care services.” That Reproductive Health Protection Act was passed to shield providers and patients from out-of-state liability after Dobbs. This bill simply inserts “gender-affirming health care services” into the identical protections. It covers everything from malpractice immunity and insuran

The so-called “health care” bill, introduced in January has now passed its third hearing in the House, but there is still time to stop its Senate companion. Don’t let the innocent title fool you. This legislation is about creating a malpractice sanctuary where doctors who deliver botched gender-affirming procedures and face lawsuits elsewhere can set up shop in Hawaii with zero fear of real accountability. It supercharges the 2023 reproductive shield law for gender-affirming

This Bylaws & Platform Committee meeting was held on Monday, March 02, 2026, at 7:00 pm HST

Bylaws & Platform Committee Libertarian Party of Hawaii DATE: Monday, February 09, 2026 TIME: 7:00 pm HST

In the 2025 Hawaii legislative session, the Libertarian Party of Hawaii (LPHI) achieved an extraordinary 77.42% success rate, shaping the outcome of 72 out of the 93 bills we testified on. Let's dive into our key victories and unpack the strategies that made them possible. By replicating these strategies, you can join us in defending liberty in future sessions. Here’s how we did it and why it matters.