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Public divides over mail‑in voting as commission reviews PIG recommendations
Summary
Dozens of residents and voter groups urged the Elections Commission either to keep universal mail‑in voting for access or to return to in‑person precinct voting with robust chain‑of‑custody checks. Testimony focused on accessibility, alleged gaps in ballot tracking, and proposals for stronger daily reports and county coordination.
Public testimony at the Hawaii Elections Commission’s Dec. 3 meeting centered on competing visions for how ballots should be cast and accounted for.
Supporters of retaining universal mail‑in voting — including League of Women Voters volunteers, veterans, caregivers and county residents — argued the system preserves access for people with mobility challenges and for residents who cannot leave work. "Mail‑in voting supplemented by voter…
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