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Public testimony urges firing of Hawaii chief election officer; commissioners vote against removal
Summary
Public witnesses called for removal of Chief Election Officer Scott Nago during a performance evaluation; commissioners considered an executive session but did not obtain the votes to enter it and a motion to remove Nago failed on a roll call.
The Elections Commission opened its public comment period for the chief election officer’s performance evaluation and received extended testimony criticizing Chief Election Officer Scott Nago’s stewardship of state elections and urging his removal.
Why it matters: The chief election officer administers statewide elections; public confidence in election management can affect turnout and trust in results. The commission has statutory responsibility to hold a public hearing and consider performance when reappointment or discipline is at issue.
Multiple speakers described security and chain-of-custody concerns and urged commissioners to remove Nago. "I would like to see the commissioners take a…
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