Results of the 2020 DPH Party-run Presidential Primary
Aloha,
We know you have all been awaiting the results of the Party-run Presidential Primary for Hawaiʻi. Using ranked-choice voting this is how the Hawaiʻi Democrats expressed their presidential preference:
Congressional District 1:
Biden – 9,315 / 63.7%
Sanders – 4,716 / 32.3%
Exhausted Ballots – 552 / 3.8%
Spoiled Ballots – 30 / 0.2%
Total Ballots Cast – 14,613
Congressional District 2:
Biden – 11,900 / 58.2%
Sanders – 7,621 / 37.3%
Exhausted Ballots – 872 / 4.3%
Spoiled Ballots – 38 / 0.2%
Total Ballots Cast – 20,431
Statewide Totals:
Biden – 21,215 / 60.5%
Sanders – 12,337 / 35.2%
Exhausted Ballots – 1,424 / 4.1%
Spoiled Ballots – 68 / 0.2%
Total Ballots Cast – 35,044
CD 1 Delegate Allotment:
Biden – 5
Sanders – 2
CD 2 Delegate Allotment:
Biden – 5
Sanders – 3
PLEO Delegate Allotment:
Per DNC Rule 11.c:
Biden – 3
Sanders – 0
Per Biden/Sanders Agreement:
Biden – 2
Sanders – 1
At-large Delegate Allotment:
Per DNC Rule 11.c:
Biden – 6
Sanders – 0
Per Biden/Sanders Agreement:
Biden – 4
Sanders – 2
We thank you all for your patience as we adjusted to all mail balloting when world events made it necessary. Join us as we transition into the next step of our Delegate Selection Plan.
If you would like to run for a position as a National Delegate you will need to fill out:
State Convention Delegates who were elected at the March 4th Precinct Meetings and would like to vote for the District-level Delegates with the same Presidential Preference, you MUST fill out:
State Central Committee Senatorial District Representatives who would like to vote for the PLEO and At-large Delegates with the same Presidential Preference at the SCC Meeting on June 13, 2020, MUST fill out:
I would like to express my gratitude for the PPP Committee and our election vendor Merriman River Group, mahalo to you all for the countless hours and your dedication to the Party and this tremendous undertaking – the first Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Party-run Presidential Primary.
Live On-line Briefing: 2020 Party Elections DPH On-line Store has REOPENED!
Aloha Blaine,
With all the changes that needed to be made to the 2020 DPH State Convention and thereby the changes to the 2020 Party Elections we are providing this on-line briefing to explain and cover:
How to file to run for all the upcoming Party Elections:
National Delegate to the DNC
National Committeewoman
National Committeeman
Presidential Electors
State Chairperson
State Central Committee Senate District Representative
Timeline for the 3 rounds of voting
Who gets to vote for each round and why
Explain what is being voted on for each round
How voting will work for each round
How to register and ensure your vote is counted for each round
You read that right! The DPH’s on-line store has reopened and our full line is now available! Check out the different designs & products that we have available by clicking here. Remember that every purchase made helps support the DPH!
Mahalo nui loa,
Michael Golojuch, Jr.
Co-chair
Membership Committee
PS.
WE NEED YOU! If you have not already done so PLEASE take a couple of minutes today and complete the 2020 Census, which you can do on-line at https://2020census.gov/en.
We also need to ask that you go the extra mile and make sure that ALL of your friends, family, and neighbors have completed the 2020 Census. Hawai‘i was under-counted in 2010 and it cost us millions in federal dollars that in turn negatively impacted our schools, roads, and programs like food-stamps and Section 8 housing. To ensure Hawai‘i gets our fair share of federal funding we need to make sure EVERYONE is counted.
Hawai’i is behind almost every other state in completing the 2020 Census and we will need every Federal dollar in the years to come to help us recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
By responding today to the 2020 Census you will also ensure a Census worker doesn’t have to come knocking on your door once they get back to counting. For more information about the 2020 Census visit their local website at https://www.hawaiicounts.org.
Retransmitting the below email to remind HAC members of the importance of the March 4th District/Precinct Meetings. It is at this meeting that we will elect Precinct & District Officers as well as delegates to County and State Conventions. We will also provide you information about upcoming Party activities. This is also the start of the road if you want to run to be a delegate to represent your Presidential candidate and the state of Hawaii at the 2020 Democratic National Convention which will be held in Milwaukee on July 13-16. Further details, including a description of the role and responsibilities of leadership positions can be found at the Democratic Party of Hawaii website at hawaiidemocrats.org.
Also, a reminder, our next general membership meeting takes place on March 18, 6:00 p.m., at the Democratic Party of Hawaii office, 627 South Street. We shall be electing our new officers and directors for the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus. The nomination deadline for the positions of President, 1VC, 2VC, Secretary, Treasurer, and two (2) At-Large Members from O’ahu County; one (1) At-Large Member from Hawaii County; One (1) At-Large Member from Maui County; and One (1) At-Large Member from Kauai County has been extended to March 18. The nomination form is available at the HAC website, hawaiianaffairs.org. Please read the HAC bylaws, also posted at our website, for a description of the duties and responsibilities of these positions. Note: Our bylaws provide that only members in good standing as of January 31, 2020 are eligible to vote in the election. Main agenda topics will be an update of our legislative agenda, the elections, and the DPH Convention. Dial in (605) 313-6153, meeting ID 809760#.
Leimomi
Aloha Leimomi,
Reminder: March 4th District/PrecinctMeeting Upcoming DPH Activities
Reminder that we are meeting this Wednesday, March 4th for the 2020 District/Precinct Meetings, doors open at 6:30 pm with meetings beginning at 7:00 pm. At these meetings we will be electing:
If someone you know is not sure of their House District or Precinct all they need to do is put their street address in this app to verify them so they go to the right meeting location: https://olvr.hawaii.gov/altpollingplacesearch.aspx
If you are thinking of running for: Precinct Officer positions – Precinct President, 1st Vice President, Precinct Secretary, Precinct Treasurer and/or District Council Representative (District Councilperson) – find out about their responsibilities here: http://bit.ly/DPHPrecOff
District Officer positions – District Chair, 1st District Vice Chair, District Secretary, and/or District Treasurer – find out about their responsibilities here: http://bit.ly/DPHDistOfficer
State Positions (elected at the DPH State Convention) – Party Chair, National Committeeperson, or State Central Committee member (elected by delegates at the State Convention) or other Party Officers (elected by the newly elected State Central Committee from their membership) – find out their responsibilities here: http://bit.ly/DPHSCCduties
We hope you can make your District/Precinct Meeting!
Please help us spread the word by sharing this email with your networks.
Mahalo nui loa,
Michael Golojuch, Jr. Co-chair DPH Membership Committee
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Where: IBEW 1186 located at 1935 Hau St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Facebook Event
The National Democratic Training Committee is excited to partner with the Democratic Party of Hawai'i for a Blue Bench Training!
This is a FREE event, open to any Democrat interested in running for office, is staff on a campaign (or hopes to be), or for anyone within the local party infrastructure!
During the training day, there will be different audience groups Candidates, Campaign Staff, and Local Leaders. Each group will move through four 80 minute sessions covering different skills relevant to their audience in field, fundraising, communications, and digital strategy. These trainings are in-person only and because of this we will not be able to offer videoconference.
Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Elects New Officers, SCC Representatives, and At-Large Island Representatives
Chair: Juanita Brown Kawamoto
1st Vice Chair: Kainoa Kaumeheiwa-Rego
2nd Vice Chair: Melodie Aduja
Secretary/Treasurer: Benton Pang
SCC Female: Pohai Ryan
SCC Male: Ken Farm
Oʻahu At-Large: Ellen Awai
Oʻahu At-Large (male): Vacant
Hawaiʻi County At-Large: Lei Kihoi
Kauaʻi County At-Large: Jean Iida
Maui County At-Large: Vacant
Immediate Past Chair: Leimomi Khan
Oahu County Committee Convention Cancelled
Quoting Lorna Strand, Chair, of the O’ahu County Committee, Democratic Party of Hawaii, “The health and safety of our members is our highest priority, and we believe the cancellation of this event is necessary to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”
Democratic Party of Hawaii Convention Postponed and Office Closed
The DPH Convention has been postponed. Watch for further announcements. The DPH headquarters is closed till further notice.
As we all face this trying and unprecedented health crisis we want you to know that that our foremost concern is for the health and safety of every member of the community.
Here are some things we all can do now to help with this global pandemic:
Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly with soap for at least 20 seconds.
Practice social distancing — avoid groups of more than 10, stay at home if at all possible.
Share the Aloha spirit with everyone, compassion and empathy can go a long way.
We each have the power to help slow transmission, protect our vulnerable ʻohana, and minimize the burden on our already strained healthcare system. To learn more about preventing the spread of COVID-19 please go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
We ask that our members abide by the directions of the Governor, the Federal Government, and the CDC to help stop the spread of COVID-19, so that all of us remain safe and healthy.
As we move forward in a rapidly changing landscape, please know that we are working in concert with the members of the Executive Committee, County Chairs, other Party leaders, and the DNC to make the best decisions.
We ask for your patience as contingency planning continues. And we will keep you updated as changes occur.
Mahalo for your support and understanding.
Kate Stanley
Interim Party Chair
Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi
This is just a reminder that nominations for Hawaiian Affairs Caucus leadership positions are due today. Go to hawaiianaffairs.org for nomination forms. Click on HAC General Membership Meeting & Elections. Elections take place on March 18, at the DPH headquarters.
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General Membership Meeting, February 7, 6:30 p.m., DPH Headquarters
Agenda
Call to Order Pule Wehe Minutes of Meeting New Business – DPH Convention – HAC Workshop Recommendation (10 minutes) – Legislative Bills — OHA and Public Land Trust (30 minutes) — DHHL, SCHHA, and Housing (30 minutes) — Protection of Sacred Sites (20 minutes) – Legislative Bills – Time Permitting — Olelo Hawaii — Health — Education — Ag, Water, Fish, Environment Adjournment
NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
Chair, Hawaiian Affairs Caucus
First Vice Chair,, HAC
Second Vice Chair, HAC
Secretary, HAC
Treasurer, HAC
Hawaii At large, HAC
Kauai At Large, HAC
Maui At Large, HAC
O’ahu At large, HAC (2)
HAC Delegate to the State Central Committee (2)
QUALIFICATIONS
Nominees must provide a written statement certifying that he/she meets the following qualifications:
Is a member of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i;
Is a member of the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus;
Fully subscribes to the purpose, mission, and values of the Caucus as set forth in these Bylaws;
Demonstrates involvement and active participation with the Caucus or any other Hawaiian organization by such activities as attending meetings, serving as a committee chair, serving as an officer, advocating for the well being of Native Hawaiians, or any other activity in support of the Caucus and/or Hawaiian organization.
Commit to attend Executive Committee and general membership meetings.
Additionally, nominations for the position of Caucus Representatives of two different genders to the State Central Committee must satisfy the following: File with the Secretary of the Caucus nomination papers, which shall include:
A ten dollar ($10) filing fee payable to “The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i;”
Signatures from not less than five (5) members of the Caucus; and
Fulfilling the requirements set forth above.
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Transmit the attached nomination form to the Nominations and Elections Committee, by email, c/o Rhonda Roldan, rhondar8@gmail.com, or by hard copy to Hawaiian Affairs Caucus, Democratic Party of Hawaii, P. O. Box 2041, Honolulu, Hawaii 96805, to be received by not later than February 18, 2020. Additionally, for the position of Caucus representative, transmit the $10 filing fee payable to the Democratic Party of Hawaii and signatures from not less than five members of the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus.
VOTING ELIGIBILITY
Per the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus bylaws, only those who have been members of the Party and the Caucus as of January 31, 2020 shall be eligible to vote in the election. The Caucus Secretary, with the assistance of Party staff, shall certify the list of members eligible to vote.
I wanted to ask if the Civic Clubs of Oahu wants to support and exhibit for the 2020 Native Hawaiian Caucus Day at the Capitol on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 9:00 am to 12:00pm. We are asking 60 organizations to exhibit for that day with lunch provided by OHA. Let me know if you are interested.
Mahalo, Jules
Julia K. Peleiholani Hawaii State Capitol Office of Senator Jarrett Keohokalole 415 S. Beretania St., Room 203 Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: 587-7215
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