political action committees

An analysis of primary election results shows that most candidates supported by political action committees had successful outcomes. These candidates either won their respective races outright or are projected to move on to the November general election.

The Carpenters Union is outspending other political action committees in Hawaiʻi politics, with those PACs spending hundreds of thousands of dollars but falling far short of the union's financial efforts.

Donors to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political action committees, campaigns, and his wife’s nonprofit have frequently received state appointments, with some securing influential positions days after making donations.