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Council Race in Chaos as Ballots Out | Honolulu News
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- Jul 29, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
East Honolulu’s City Council District Four race is in chaos as a judge blocks Council Chair Tommy Waters from running for a third term—just as mail-in ballots are already out. With no plan to fight the ruling, voters face uncertainty as candidates scramble for clarity. Waters plans to appeal, but election officials, citing a 25-year precedent, are unsure how to proceed. Former council member Trevor Ozawa’s lawsuit sparked the controversy, and candidates like Tara Malia Gregory and Jason Liang call it an “upheaval,” urging a special election for fairness. The Mayor is stunned, and with the primary weeks away, trust in the system is fraying as ballots remain unaccounted for. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/796b6baa46585b08