What's Being Discussed
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case involving an election dispute related to the City and County of Honolulu. The case is:

Ozawa v. Kadota, Nago, and Waters (Case No. SCAP-26-0000550)
Trevor R. Ozawa is challenging an election matter against Thomas "Tommy" Waters, who is appealing a lower court decision.
Also named are the Acting City Clerk of Honolulu and the State Chief Election Officer in their official roles.

During oral arguments, attorneys for each side present their legal positions and answer questions from the justices. No witnesses or new evidence are presented — this is a legal argument about how the law should apply to the facts already in the record.

Decisions Expected
No final ruling will be issued at this hearing. The justices will deliberate after oral arguments and issue a written opinion at a later date. That opinion could affect the outcome of the underlying election dispute.

Who Should Pay Attention

Honolulu voters and residents interested in local election integrity and legal processes
Anyone following Tommy Waters' candidacy or political activities
People interested in how Hawaii election law is interpreted by the courts
Civic organizations and legal professionals tracking election-related litigation

The hearing is open to the public at the Supreme Court Courtroom in Ali'iōlani Hale, Honolulu, and will be livestreamed on the Judiciary's YouTube channel and on ʻŌlelo television.