Hear From the Candidates Before You Cast Your Vote
in partnership with Common Cause Hawaiʻi’
ʻŌlelo Community Media helps Oʻahu residents make informed decisions by providing direct access to the candidates seeking public office. Through local debates and election programming, ʻŌlelo gives voters more opportunities to hear directly from candidates before casting their ballots.
Watch the Lieutenant Governor Primary Debate
Common Cause Hawaiʻi’s 2026 Democratic Primary Debate for Lieutenant Governor
WATCH LIVE on ʻŌlelo 53 or the ʻŌlelo Community Media YouTube channel: July 15, from 6:30-8:30 PM HST.
Rebroadcasts will air on ʻŌlelo 49:
- Thursday, July 23 at 11:30 AM
- Friday, July 24 at 11:00 AM
- Saturday, July 25 at 3:30 PM
- Monday, July 27 at 3:30 PM
All candidates were invited to participate.
Watch the U.S. Congressional District 1 Primary Debate
Common Cause Hawaiʻi’s 2026 Primary Debate for U.S. Congressional District 1
WATCH LIVE on ʻŌlelo 53 or the ʻŌlelo Community Media YouTube channel: July 22, from 6:30–8:30 PM HST.
Rebroadcasts will air on ʻŌlelo 49:
- Thursday, July 30 at 11:30 AM
- Saturday, August 1 at 3:30 PM
- Sunday, August 2 at 3:30 PM
- Monday, August 3 at 11:30 AM
More Ways to Hear From the Candidates
Candidates in Focus premieres tomorrow, July 18. This free, nonpartisan public service gives candidates an opportunity to speak directly to voters about who they are, why they’re running and the issues that matter to their communities.
Watch Candidates in Focus July 18 through August 8 on ʻŌlelo 49 at 7:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Programs will also be available through ʻŌleloNet and the ʻŌlelo Community Media YouTube channel.
Visit olelo.org/cif to find candidate airtimes, election resources and more ways to watch.
Providing access to local election coverage is one of the ways ʻŌlelo strengthens civic participation and helps voters make informed decisions. Tune in, hear directly from the candidates and get ready to vote in Hawaiʻi’s 2026 Primary Election.