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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, October 25, 2006

City charter proposed amendments

By Robbie Dingeman
Advertiser Staff Writer

Honolulu voters will decide on 12 possible changes to the city Charter in the Nov. 7 general election. The Charter is the city's equivalent of the state Constitution. Here's a look at one of the amendments that will appear on the ballot, part of a series examining each proposal.

CHARTER QUESTION NO. 6

Should races with only two candidates be held in the General Election instead of the Primary Election?

Vote YES or NO

Pro: Historically, more people vote in the general election, so shifting a two-person race to the general would allow more voters to have a say in those races.

Con: It would lengthen the election process in those two-person races since those races currently end in the earlier primary election.

For more information, contact the Charter Commission at 592-8622 or charter@honolulu.gov, or visit the Charter Commission Web site at www.honolulu.gov/chc.

Reach Robbie Dingeman at rdingeman@honoluluadvertiser.com.