Maui County · Nov 3, 2026

Question 5: Removing the English Translation of the Hawai'i State Motto

Proposed county charter amendment

on ballot

Official ballot wording

Shall the Charter be amended, effective upon passage, by removing the English translation of the Hawaii State motto in the Maui County Charter Preamble, allowing the original phrase, "Ua mau ke ea o ka `aina i ka pono," to stand on its own?

Read the full proposal ↗

Source: maui-county-elections· Retrieved Oct 30, 2026Original record ↗

Official explanation

Resolution 26-85 proposes removing the English translation of the Hawai‘i State motto in the Charter’s Preamble.

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Originating legislation or resolution

Resolution 26-85 ↗

Officials' votes to refer a proposal and the public's election vote on the question are separate records. A linked proposal alone does not establish approval by voters.

Public election results

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