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On July 5th, 2026, the Libertarian National Committee unanimously adopted the Resolution on Tribal and National Sovereignty. We covered it on this blog and were proud to do so. Now, party leadership is telling our members to mobilize behind a group whose goal is increase permanent federal control of land. Hawaiʻi will not be taking the bait. We’ve been sold this trade before. Hawaii knows all too well about what happens when native peoples trade in sovereignty. We have rece

Two laws signed in 2025 put the State of Hawaiʻi behind the payments owed under new power purchase agreements (Act 191) and opened HECO's grid to independent producers starting in 2027 (Act 258). Act 258 requires the Public Utilities Commission's wildfire liability cap rules to carry the Governor's approval. Green appointed the PUC chair in January 2026 and re-nominated a second commissioner. That is two of three seats. Green placed the wheeling bill on his intent-to-veto

Governor Green signed a Strategic Partnering Agreement in Tokyo on October 6, 2025, alongside Japan's Energy for a New Era (JERA)'s global CEO. A Honolulu banker introduced Josh Green to JERA, Japan's largest power company. JERA has filed notice that it is now seeking approval for a $2 billion power plant on Oʻahu. Green has taken more than $17,000 from JERA-affiliated individuals across 2024 and 2025. JERA employees, construction unions, Hawaiian Electric personnel,

The Bylaws & Platform Committee has closed out its work for the year, and it is a milestone worth celebrating. This committee has prepared a full bylaws revision and a new platform draft for the upcoming Special Convention. Both committee reports have been adopted and sent to the Executive Committee. Our current bylaws say very little about how revisions are supposed to happen. To keep the work sound, the committee leaned on Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised to create

The Libertarian Party of Hawaii ran its Liberty Survey again this cycle, the same fifteen-question instrument we sent to candidates in 2024. You can view all of the candidates’ answers in spreadsheet form here. The survey asks candidates where they stand on the questions that matter most to us:

The Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi voted on July 8 to join a joint amicus brief filed with the Libertarian Party Judicial Committee in the appeal to the New Hampshire disaffiliation. Six affiliates signed at the time of filing on July 10. This is a natural continuation from our Resolution Affirming Affiliate Autonomy and Due Process, which the Executive Committee adopted unanimously on June 24. The resolution set out the principles that govern th

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