# Why Voters Are Skipping OHA Ballots | 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: 2026-07-23T10:32:00+00:00
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## Resource

Half of Hawaii voters skipped the OHA trustee ballot last election — a critical oversight, since these five seats control millions in funding for Native Hawaiian programs. With a $700K voter education push underway, officials are racing to explain that OHA trustees set policy, approve budgets, and shape priorities from charter schools to housing — and that all registered voters, regardless of ethnicity, are eligible to vote. The next board faces big challenges: military land leases, Kaka‘ako Makai plans, and trust land revenue clarity — all while fighting voter apathy and misinformation. 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/f532fad46a15319a

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