# Council Race in Chaos as Ballots Out | Honolulu News

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Podcast: [Honolulu News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443)
Published: 2026-07-29T05:36:32+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/796b6baa46585b08

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